Preservative

Caprylyl Glycol

Multifunctional glycol from coconut or palm kernel oil — a moisturizer, preservative booster, and skin conditioner in one. Caprylyl Glycol enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and gives the skin a soft, silky feel.

Preservative boosterHydrationCoconutSilkiness

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-octanediol) — a glycol derived from caprylic acid of coconut or palm kernel oil. Functions: moisturizer, preservative booster (enhances phenoxyethanol and parabens), skin conditioner. Often used with hexyleneglycol. In INCI: Caprylyl Glycol.

A component of preservation systems in creams, toners, and serums. Often found in "clean beauty" and natural cosmetics as an alternative to synthetic preservatives.

Key Benefits

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Naturally derived preservative booster

Derived from coconut — fits into "naturally derived" formulas. Synergistically enhances the effectiveness of preservative systems without increasing concentrations.

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Hydration and silky texture

Hydrates the skin and provides it with a characteristic soft silky texture — improves tactile sensations from the product.

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Antibacterial activity

On its own, it has moderate antibacterial action against gram-positive bacteria — an additional level of protection for the formula.

Suitable for

Suitable for all skin typesFor sensitive skin

Main Actions

✓ Preservative booster✓ Hydration✓ Antibacterial action✓ Silky texture✓ Natural origin

Caprylyl Glycol vs Caprylic Acid

Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-octanediol) — a gentle glycol. Caprylic Acid — a fatty acid with stronger antimicrobial action. Similar names — completely different molecules.

CategoryPreservatives

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