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Surfactant

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

A mild non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer that helps mix aromatic, oily, or active components with a water base. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is often found in cleansers, toners, micellar waters, and sprays.

mild surfactantsolubilizercleansernonionic
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside - alkyl glucoside surfactant based on shorter fatty alcohols and glucose. In cosmetics, it helps to cleanse, solubilize oily components, and stabilize water formulas with a small amount of lipophilic ingredients.

Micellar waters, toners, sprays, cleansing gels, shampoos, body washes, water serums with aromatic or oily additives.

Key Benefits

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Helps dissolve oily components.
Solubilizes fragrances, essential oils, or lipophilic additives in water formulas.
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Supports gentle cleansing.
Can be part of a delicate surfactant system for the face or body.
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Improves the clarity of formulas.
Helps water products remain more homogeneous and visually clean.

Suitable for

cleansingtonersmicellar waterssensitive skin

Main Actions

✓ solubilizing✓ mild cleansing✓ surfactant support✓ formula clarity
May sting the eyes in some formulas.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is generally mild, but in micellar waters or eye cleansers, comfort depends on concentration, pH, and combination with other surfactants.

CategorySurfactants

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside do for skin?
Micellar waters, toners, sprays, cleansing gels, shampoos, body washes, water serums with aromatic or oily additives.
Who should use Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is suitable for: cleansing, toners, micellar waters, sensitive skin.
Are there any warnings about Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is generally mild, but in micellar waters or eye cleansers, comfort depends on concentration, pH, and combination with other surfactants.

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