Propylene Glycol Caprylate

Propylene Glycol Caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number31565-12-5 / 68332-79-6
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 23.1%Serums 23.1%Facial Treatments 15.4%Shampoos 15.4%Body Serums 7.7%Makeup Removers 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Caprylate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Caprylate functions as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol Caprylate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (23.1% of its uses).

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