Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Agente detergente
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate at a glance
- Gentle cleansing agent, emulsifier, and emollient
- Commonly found in cleansing lotions, makeup removers, and micellar waters
- May be synthetic or naturally sourced
- Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate description
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate is used as an emollient, cleansing agent, and emulsifier in personal care product formulations. In the realm of skin care, it is most commonly found in cleansing lotions, makeup removers, and micellar waters. Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate may be synthetically created or sourced naturally via plants. Technically speaking, it is the monoester of caprylic acid and polyglycerin-6. It’s typically part of a blend with other polyglyceryl-based ingredients where it works to solubolize lipid-based ingredients (this also explains its utility in products like micellar waters). The 2016 Cosmetic Ingredient Review deemed polyglyceryl-6 caprylate safe as used in cosmetics, with data indicating this is a gentle, non-irritating ingredient.