Characteristics
- INCI
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- CAS
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68515-73-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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500-220-1
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- cleansing, foaming, surfactant
Для кого подходит
Description
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a plant-derived cleansing ingredient made from glucose (a sugar) and fatty alcohols from coconut or palm sources. It belongs to the family of non-ionic surfactants, which means it helps water and oil mix so dirt, sunscreen, and excess sebum can be rinsed away. In skincare and haircare, you’ll often find it in gentle cleansers, micellar waters, shampoos, and body washes because it can clean effectively without the harsh feel of stronger detergents.
For skin, it helps formulas spread easily and rinse clean, leaving less residue behind. For hair, it supports cleansing while keeping the wash experience mild and lightweight. People with normal to oily skin, or anyone looking for a softer cleanser, may appreciate it. It’s also useful in products designed to be low-foam or more “natural” in feel. That said, no cleanser is perfect for everyone: very sensitive or easily stripped skin may still find even mild surfactants drying if the formula is too strong or used too often.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is mainly a helper ingredient rather than a treatment ingredient, so its job is to clean and improve texture, not to hydrate or treat skin concerns on its own.
Found in products (2 524 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Isana (37 продуктов)
