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