Capric Acid
What Capric Acid is & what it does
Capric Acid (decanoic acid) is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils and in milk fat. In cosmetics it is commonly used as an emollient and surfactant, and it serves as a building block for many gentle esters and cleansing agents. It can soften the skin and contribute to a smooth, conditioned feel. It is most often encountered as a precursor to derivatives such as capric triglycerides.
What is Capric Acid?
Capric acid (decanoic acid) is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils and in milk fat. In cosmetics it is commonly used as an emollient and surfactant.
What does Capric Acid do in skincare?
It can soften the skin and serves as a building block for gentle esters and cleansing agents, most often appearing as a precursor to derivatives such as capric triglycerides.
Is Capric Acid safe?
It is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is generally considered safe and well-tolerated at cosmetic use levels. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Capric Acid
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Waterproof SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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Amway SPF 50+ Pa++++ Protect G&H
82/100
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Algenist Repairing Tint And Radiance Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
54/100