Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Capryl/Lauryl Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of a blend of capryl and lauryl alcohols with the monosaccharides derived from hydrolyzed wheat bran and hydrolyzed wheat straw.
What does it do?
Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides?
Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Capryl/Lauryl Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of a blend of capryl and lauryl alcohols with the monosaccharides derived from hydrolyzed wheat bran and hydrolyzed wheat straw.
Is Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides do in cosmetic products?
Capryl/lauryl Wheat Bran/straw Glycosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 31/10/2012