Caprylyl Glycol
The question

Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in moisturizer?

ClearedMoisturizer

A glycol-based humectant with mild antimicrobial properties, often used as a preservative booster. The CIR affirms safety with low irritation and sensitization potential at typical concentrations (0.1–2%). Frequently paired with phenoxyethanol to reduce needed concentrations of each.

What the research flags

  • May modestly enhance skin penetration of co-formulated ingredients
  • Rare allergic reactions possible

Other moisturizer ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 701067-CAPRYLYL_GLYCOL
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 23064773
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific moisturizer product. This is not medical advice.