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Surfactant

CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS 68515-73-1
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

One of the gentlest cleansers around — a sugar surfactant from coconut and fruit sugars. Produces a mild, low-stripping foam; popular in baby, sensitive-skin and micellar formulas.

Skin benefits

  • Ultra-mild plant-derived surfactant
  • Biodegradable, sugar-based
  • Good foaming for sensitive-skin cleansers
  • Co-emulsifier in micellar waters

Known concerns

  • Rare contact allergy reports
  • Lower foam vs traditional sulfates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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