Polycaprolactone

Polycaprolactone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYCAPROLACTONE
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number24980-41-4
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Body Scrubs 28.6%Face Cleansers 28.6%Exfoliators 14.3%Eye Moisturizers 14.3%Serums 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Polycaprolactone do in skincare?
Polycaprolactone functions as a light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polycaprolactone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body scrubs (28.6% of its uses).

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