A moisturising ingredient that also boosts preservation.
What it is
Caprylyl glycol (1,2-octanediol) conditions skin and helps preservatives work, allowing lower levels of traditional preservatives.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, make-up, wipes and cleansers.
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.
Products marketed as 'preservative-free' may still contain ingredients such as caprylyl glycol that support preservation.
Functions
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (3333)
- Watermelon Lip Mask · Smuuti
- Watermelon Sorbet Balm · Smuuti
- Strawberry Boost Eye Cream · Smuuti
- Peach Barrier Toner · Smuuti
- Double Cleansing Duo For Normal Skin · Smuuti
- Strawberry Boost Capsule Cream · Smuuti
- Complete Dull Skin Routine · Smuuti
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- Sérum corporal · Unilever
- Hydrogel Augenpads · ISANA
- Hurricane Hold Pomade Maximum Hold No Shine · Duke Cannon