Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 289 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence289 products (0.31% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Face Cleansers 21.5%Makeup Removers 20.4%Serums 13.5%Toners 6.9%Sheet Masks 4.2%Shampoos 3.1%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (21.5% of its uses).

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