Caprylyl Glycol

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Caprylyl Glycol omedelbart

  • Skin and hair conditioning agent
  • Can be synthetic or naturally derived
  • Has formula preservation properties
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics

Caprylyl Glycol beskrivning

Caprylyl glycol is a skin and hair conditioning agent that may be plant-derived (from coconut, for example) or synthetic. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts and binds water to skin. Because of the structure and surface activity of caprylyl glycol, it can also have an effect on the viscosity and stability of emulsion products. It has limited solubility in water and is commonly used with other water solubilizing agents. Studies have also found that caprylyl glycol has some antibacterial properties, and that it can help boost the preservative blend used in some leave-on skin care products. In its raw form, caprylyl glycol is a waxy solid. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found caprylyl glycol safe as used in cosmetics in amounts between 0.00003%–5%. Toxicologic testing did not reveal caprylyl glycol to be a skin or eye irritant in amounts commonly used in cosmetics.

Caprylyl Glycol referenser

  • Cosmeticsinfo.org, Accessed April 2024, ePublication
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, Volume 11, Issue 1, article 8,695
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2016, pages 496-503 and June 2009, pages 163-75
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 147-168
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2009, Volume 28, pages 23-24

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

Vi kunde inte hitta detta i vårt ingredienslexikon. Vi registrerar alla saknade ingredienser och gör kontinuerliga uppdateringar.

Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.