Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient & preservative booster
What is Glyceryl Caprylate?
A gentle ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, usually from coconut or palm. It softens skin, helps blend oil and water, and has antimicrobial properties that let brands use less conventional preservative. Generally well tolerated.
In skincare terms, Glyceryl Caprylate is an emollient that softens skin and helps support a smooth, comfortable feel, and a preservative that helps keep a product safe and stable in the bottle.
What does it do?
Glyceryl Caprylate is primarily used for emollient & preservative booster.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Glyceryl Caprylate appears in moisturisers, masks, spf, sets and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Glyceryl Caprylate may appear as: glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl caprate, glyceryl undecylenate.
