CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL XYLOSIDES

Ingredient type:  Surfactants

✨ Role: Caprylyl/capryl xyloside is used primarily as a surfactant and emulsifier. It helps reduce the surface tension of ingredients in a product, allowing them to blend and distribute evenly. It can also act as a cleansing agent, removing impurities and excess sebum from the skin.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products. However, as with any product, prior testing is recommended for particularly sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin and therefore suitable for vegans.

✨ Worth knowing: Caprylyl/capryl xyloside has a good skin tolerance profile, but it is always advisable to use it according to the concentration recommendations of finished products. It is unlikely to cause irritation, however, people with hypersensitive skin should be vigilant.

Present in: Frequently used in facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoos, make-up removers and some moisturizers for its ability to ensure good emulsion homogeneity.

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