Caprylic Acid
Natural/SyntheticSafety Level
Completely safe
Max. concentration
Carcinogenicity
Allergy Factor
Category
Active Ingredients, Fatty acids, Emollient, Solvents, Structurizers, Stabilizers
Functions
Mitigation, Feeding, Hair conditioning, Antiseptic, Antifungal
Description
Caprylic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with 8 carbon atoms (C8). It is naturally found in coconut oil, palm oil, and mammal milk. In cosmetics, it is often used as an emollient, antibacterial component, or solvent for actives. It is particularly effective in products for oily, acne-prone, and irritated skin.