Glyceryl Caprylate is a plant-based emulsifier that helps to blend oils and waters. It is most commonly derived from coconut oil (love!) and helps with the natural absorption of oils into the skin and balancing of your skin's pH. We know it sounds very scientific, but it is very natural!

What is glyceryl caprylate in skin care?

Glyceryl Caprylate is a co-emulsifier that is mainly used to stabilize O/W-emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and is produced from various vegetable oils. Glyceryl Caprylate also restores the oils of the skin, regulates the skin moisture and acts as a humidifier to the skin.

Is glyceryl a caprylate?

Glyceryl caprylate is a natural emollient derived from glycerin and plant fatty acids, usually appearing as a white waxy solid. This ingredient is used in many skincare products for its emollient and moisturising properties, to help maintain the balance of moisture in the skin.

What is glyceryl Caprate?

Glyceryl Caprylate/ Caprate is 100 % biobased, made from sustainably sourced coconut and palm-kernels oils. Glycerin, a well known and 100 % biobased skin humectant. It is manufactured from. European rapeseed oil of non-GMO origin.

Is glyceryl caprylate a preservative?

Although Glyceryl caprylate isn't a known as a preservative on it's own, it's excellent antimicrobial activity when added at 1% to 2% boosts the performance of any preservations system.

Is glyceryl caprylate bad for skin?

An Emulsifier That Helps With Hydration Glycerin functions as an emulsifying agent which creates a perfect moisturizer for cosmetic products. It is also found in sunscreen and other bath and body products. … Glyceryl Caprylate is an excellent “skin food” since it is derived naturally from vegetable oils.

How do you make glyceryl caprylate?

To make Glyceryl Caprylate, which is an ester, you combine coconut oil and glycerin. Through a process known as esterification, you get an ester which is great as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers let water and oil mix together in our products like our sunscreen.

What is caprylyl caprylate?

INCI: Caprylyl caprylate It is a fatty ester of caprylyl alcohol with a mixture of caprylic acid and capric acid, a medium chain fatty acid. It is usually derived from the coconut or palm kernel oil. It is a colorless odorless liquid.