Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucosides/Xylosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of a blend of caprylyl and capryl alcohols with Glucose and Xylose.
What does it do?
Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant
lowers surface tension, allowing oil and water to mix — the cleansing core of soaps and shampoos
EU regulatory status
Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides 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 Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides?
Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucosides/Xylosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of a blend of caprylyl and capryl alcohols with Glucose and Xylose.
Is Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides do in cosmetic products?
Caprylyl/capryl Glucosides/xylosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant.
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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: 28/06/2024