ALUMINUM CAPRYLATE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Aluminum Salt

✨ Role: Aluminum caprylate is used in cosmetic products primarily as a stabilizing and opacifying agent. It helps give consistency to formulations and helps stabilize emulsions, improving overall product texture.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with current recommendations for cosmetic products. However, its use is sometimes discussed as part of the debate surrounding aluminum-based compounds.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally of non-animal origin.

✨ To know: Although aluminum caprylate is considered safe for topical use, some consumers prefer to avoid aluminum compounds due to potential concerns about aluminum accumulation in the body, although this is widely debated.

Present in: This ingredient is found in various make-up products, such as foundations and powders, as well as in some body creams and lotions, for its stabilizing and opacifying role.