What it is
A clear, low-viscosity ester valued for its very light, dry, non-greasy slip and excellent spreadability. It softens skin, improves how easily a product applies, and helps disperse oil-soluble UV filters and pigments.
Safety & warnings
Considered a mild, well-tolerated emollient.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic ester derived from propylheptanol and caprylic acid.
Questions everyone asks
What does propylheptyl caprylate do?
It is a light emollient that makes the product spread easily and feel dry and silky.
Is it greasy?
No, it is one of the lighter, dry-feeling esters used in modern formulas.