INCI name

CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer

A polyester copolymer used as a film former and conditioning agent.

What it is

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer is a copolymer of capryloyl glycerin and sebacic acid. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-conditioning, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, makeup, lip products and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (44)

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