Capryloyl glycine
Ingredient information
- INCI name: CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE
- CAS number : 14246-53-8
- Functions:
• Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes.
• Antiseborrhoeic : Helps regulate sebum production.
• Anti dandruff : Helps fight against dandruff.
• Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors.
• Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and/or confers volume, lightness and shine.
• Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used.
- Amino acid derivative that softens skin and conditions hair.
- Helps protect skin surface from water loss.
- Improves the effectiveness of preservatives, allowing smaller amounts to be used.
Description of capryloyl glycine
Capryloyl glycine is an amino acid derivative that acts as a skin softening or hair conditioning agent. Depending on the formula, it can also be used as a surfactant. It is considered safe in cosmetics.
Capryloyl glycine helps protect the skin surface from water loss and can improve the effectiveness of cosmetic preservatives, allowing smaller amounts to be used (which minimizes the risk of reactions in sensitive skin).
INCI Beauty rating: Green
The ingredients in this dictionary are evaluated based on validated and peer-reviewed scientific research. Our main source is the French application INCI Beauty, which itself relies on European cosmetics regulations and various scientific reference bodies.
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