A polyglycerol ester of caprylic and capric acids.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate is the monoester of polyglycerin-6 with a mixture of caprylic and capric acids. CosIng lists it as cleansing and light stabilizer.
Where it is used
Found in micellar waters, cleansers, toners and creams.
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 the origin of the fatty acids.
Functions
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- 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).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (46)
- Eye Make-up Remover · ArtDeco
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- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Odżywka ekspresowa wygładzająca z efektem rozświetlenia 200ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance KIDS by ONLYBIO Odżywka dla dzieci w mgiełce z brokatem 150ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Reaktywator skrętu w mgiełce 300ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Mgiełka odbijająca włosy od nasady 100ml · ONLYBIO
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- Płyn micelarny Kwiat róży z kwasem hialuronowym, 400 ml · Farmona
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