Propylene Glycol Caprylate
What Propylene Glycol Caprylate is & what it does
Propylene Glycol Caprylate is an ester of propylene glycol and caprylic (C8) fatty acid. It is commonly used as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and solvent, giving a light, spreadable feel and helping dissolve other ingredients such as UV filters and actives. It is often chosen for lightweight, fast-absorbing textures. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Propylene Glycol Caprylate?
It is an ester of propylene glycol and caprylic (C8) fatty acid. In cosmetics it is used as a lightweight emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and solvent.
What does Propylene Glycol Caprylate do in a formula?
It gives a light, spreadable feel and helps dissolve other ingredients such as UV filters and actives. This makes it useful in fast-absorbing, non-greasy textures.
Is Propylene Glycol Caprylate safe?
It is widely used in cosmetics and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. It is generally valued for improving texture and solubility in a formula.
Sunscreens with Propylene Glycol Caprylate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Clinique Superdefense Broad Spectrum Spf 25 Fatigue + 1St Signs Of Age Multi-Correcting Cream
68/100
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Clinique Superdefense Fatigue + 1St Signs Of Age Multi Correcting Cream (Type 3+4)
49/100