Capryloyl Glycine

The Basics On Capryloyl Glycine

What is Capryloyl Glycine?

A synthetic amino acid derivative obtained by acylation of glycine to the octanoyl fatty chain.

What are other names for Capryloyl Glycine?

CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, CAPRYLYLGLYCINE, GLYCINE, N-(1-OXOOCTYL)-, N-(1-OXOOCTYL)- GLYCINE, N-(1-OXOOCTYL)GLYCINE, and N-OCTANOYL-GLYCINE

What is Capryloyl Glycine used for?

Capryloyl Glycine is a functional ingredient with many benefits. It can restrict the growth of bacteria. Capryloyl Glycine also controls excessive secretion of sebum, making it conducive to prevent and treat acne. It helps carry the active ingredient and reduce wrinkles.

How Capryloyl Glycine is classified

Hydration

Recommendations for using Capryloyl Glycine during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Capryloyl Glycine During Pregnancy

What we know about using Capryloyl Glycine while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Capryloyl Glycine from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the product use, formulation, and safety data of 115 amino acid alkyl amides, which function as skin and hair conditioning agents and as surfactants—cleansing agents in personal care products. Safety test data on dermal irritation and sensitization for the ingredients with the highest use concentrations, lauroyl lysine and sodium lauroyl glutamate, were reviewed and determined to adequately support the safe use of the ingredients in this report. The Panel concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be nonirritating.

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Products where you might find Capryloyl Glycine

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer; Kerastase Specifique Shampoo for Oily Scalp