Hydroxycapric Acid
What Hydroxycapric Acid is & what it does
Hydroxycapric acid is a hydroxylated medium-chain fatty acid (a C10 capric acid derivative) used in cosmetic formulas. It generally serves as a skin-conditioning and emollient agent, helping soften the skin surface and support the formula's lipid feel. Fatty acid derivatives of this type are also valued for their mild, low-irritation profile. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient in this catalog.
What is Hydroxycapric Acid?
Hydroxycapric acid is a hydroxylated medium-chain fatty acid, a derivative of capric acid (a C10 fatty acid). In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient.
What does Hydroxycapric Acid do in skincare?
It mainly works as an emollient and conditioning agent, helping soften the skin surface and support the formula's smooth, lipid-rich feel. Fatty acid derivatives like this are often valued for their mild profile.
Is Hydroxycapric Acid safe?
It is a fatty acid derivative generally considered mild and well tolerated at cosmetic levels, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. As with any ingredient, those with very sensitive skin can patch test first.
Sunscreens with Hydroxycapric Acid
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Avene Lotion For Children SPF 50+
93/100
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Avene SPF50+ Spray For Kids
92/100
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Avene Spray Spf50+
89/100
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Avene Avène Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+
89/100
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Physicians Formula Super Cc Correct + Conceal + Cover Cream Spf 30
83/100