What it is
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a sugar-derived nonionic surfactant made from short-chain fatty alcohols and glucose. In sunscreens and skincare it serves as a mild cleansing and wetting agent and helps disperse or solubilize other ingredients within the formula. Alkyl polyglucosides of this type are valued for their gentleness and biodegradability.
Safety & warnings
Alkyl polyglucosides such as caprylyl/capryl glucoside are generally regarded as among the milder surfactants and are well tolerated by most skin types. They have a low irritation profile, though, as with any surfactant, high concentrations or extended contact can contribute to mild dryness in very sensitive individuals.
Origin & sourcing
It is produced from renewable feedstocks, combining glucose, often sourced from corn or other starches, with caprylyl and capryl alcohols derived from coconut or palm oil.
Questions everyone asks
Is caprylyl/capryl glucoside gentle?
Yes, it is a sugar-based nonionic surfactant considered one of the milder cleansing agents and is well tolerated by most skin types.
What is it made from?
It is made from glucose, typically from corn or other starches, combined with fatty alcohols derived from coconut or palm oil.