CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE (Capryloyl glycine) – function in cosmetics

An acylated amino acid with several technical roles.

What it is

Capryloyl Glycine is formed by acylating the amino acid glycine with caprylic acid chloride. CosIng lists it as anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, antimicrobial, deodorant, hair conditioning and cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Found in products for oily or combination skin, cleansers, deodorants, toners, scalp care and some preservation systems.

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.

CosIng functions describe intended technical roles; they are not evidence of a specific effect in a given product.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic

Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.

Antimicrobial

Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

Anti-sebum

Helping control sebum production.

Deodorant

Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

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.

Surfactant – cleansing

Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE

What it is

Where it is used

Limits of interpretation

Functions

EU regulation

Products with this ingredient (79)