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Caprylyl Glycol

1,2-OctanediolOctane-1,2-diol

Humectant

Caprylyl glycol helps your skin feel soft and smooth by attracting moisture from the air. It also works to keep products fresh by preventing the growth of tiny germs.

Low Concern

Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that caprylyl glycol is safe for use in cosmetics in the current practices of use and concentration.

No result found for this ingredient.
No result found for this ingredient.

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Burgess IF, Silverston P

2015

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Last updated: May 16, 2026