Products with Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl Caprylate is a plant-derived emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent. It helps blend oil and water phases, adds a smooth feel to the skin, and can also support the freshness and stability of a formula.
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Glyceryl Caprylate: An Emulsifier With a Second Job
Made from glycerin and coconut-derived caprylic acid, glyceryl caprylate helps bind oil and water while conditioning the skin surface, and it has mild antimicrobial activity that lets brands lighten the preservative load elsewhere in a formula. Three functions from one ingredient is a formulator's idea of efficiency.
Revision Skincare uses it almost line-wide. You will find it in C+ Correcting Complex, DEJ Face Cream, DEJ Daily Boosting Serum, Nectifirm Advanced and Youthful Lip Replenisher, among others.
Is glyceryl caprylate a preservative?
Not officially — it is not approved as a standalone preservative, but its antimicrobial activity supports the system it sits in. Brands list it as an emulsifier or skin-conditioning agent for that reason.
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Featured Products with Glyceryl Caprylate Reviews
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