Ingredient glossary
Caprylyl Glycol
On your shelf ✓What Caprylyl Glycol does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Caprylyl Glycol
In short: Caprylyl Glycol delivers preservation and hydration, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Preservation, hydration
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Moderate
The molecule
The Glow take
Quiet, essential, and nothing to fear.
Caprylyl Glycol keeps a product safe to use from the first pump to the last, at tiny amounts. Not something you pay a premium for.
— Maya
What it does
- preservation
- hydration
- softening
moderate evidenceData from suppliers and formulators show caprylyl glycol improves antimicrobial performance and skin feel with a low sensitization profile.
On a label: usually effective at 0.5-2%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- all
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
Caprylyl Glycol, answered
Is Caprylyl Glycol safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Caprylyl Glycol is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Caprylyl Glycol?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Caprylyl Glycol. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Caprylyl Glycol actually works?
Caprylyl Glycol tends to do its job in the 0.5 to 2% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
Can you mix Caprylyl Glycol with
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