Glyceryl caprylate - description

Multifunctional plant based ingredient for a variety of cosmetic applications, with antimicrobial efficacy, anti acne activity, skin conditioning, refatting and hydrating properties.

INCI: Glyceryl Caprylate

Properties

• hydrating and refatting, adsorption enhancer
• strong antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeast
• excellent booster for organic acids and different preservatives
• improves the microbiological stability of cosmetic products, in most cases it will allow to eliminate traditional preservatives from the formulation
• valuable support for anti-acne products
• promotes the absorbance of oil components to the upper layers of the skin
• helps to improve and maintain the moisture of the skin
• help to combat skin impurities due to its strong activity against Propionibacterium acnes
• amphiphilic structure, it lowers the surface tension between water and oil phase and support the emulsification process
• has a high efficacy against microorganisms in a broader range of pH compared to many other compounds
• can reveal a positive influence on the performance of solubilizers
• can be used as a co-emulsifier in product concepts like PEG-free bath oils
• 100% vegetable origin, skin friendly
• Ecocert approved

Applications

• skin creams, toners, cleansers, anti-acne products
• body lotions, body washes, bath oils, hand & foot care, deodorants
• hair care, shampoos

Usage

• as ingredient for cosmetic formulations, general dosage 0,3-1% 
• antimicrobial boosting efficacy at 0,3%
• as preservative booster at 0,3-0,5%
• as an emulsifier in bath oils upto 10%
• can be used in emulsions, surfactant based or hydroalcoholic formulations
• melts at around 30°C
• in emulsions can be added to the aqueous phase with pH not higher than 7; above 0.3% may destabilise emulsions
• in emulsions can be added to the oil phase as well, at higher temperatures like 80°C
• for water based products containing no alcohol may need a solubilizer
• applied to boost preservative efficacy, specially in combination with modern, natural preservatives such as Dermosoft Complex
• in oil based products to improve skin feel after rinsing
• pH-range: 4,5 - 7.0

Cautions: do not apply directly onto your skin, do not ingest.

Store in a cool, dry place.