Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Water-soluble emollient, solubilizer, and mild cleansing component. Especially typical for micellar water, oil cleansers, and comfortable surfactant systems.
SolubilizerCo-surfactantEmollientMicellar water
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides - water-dispersible derivative component of caprylic and capric glycerides. In cosmetics, it acts as a mild surfactant, solubilizer, co-emulsifier, and refatting agent. INCI: PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides.
Used in micellar water, cleansing oils, cleansing gels, toners, serums, and light emulsions.
Key Benefits
Improves the removal of oily impurities
Helps capture sebum, SPF, and light makeup in water or micellar products.
Leaves a softer feel
Unlike harsher surfactants, it adds emollient slip to the formula and reduces the feeling of tightness.
Solubilizes lipophilic components
Supports the dissolution of fragrances, light oils, and fat-soluble additives in an aqueous base.
Suitable for
Main Actions
A common component of micellar water
In micellar formulas, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides often accounts for the balance: enough cleansing but not leaving the skin sharply degreased.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides do for skin?
Used in micellar water, cleansing oils, cleansing gels, toners, serums, and light emulsions.
Who should use PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides?
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides is suitable for: Micellar waters, Cleansing oils, Mild cleansing gels.
Are there any warnings about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides?
In micellar formulas, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides often accounts for the balance: enough cleansing but not leaving the skin sharply degreased.
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