Antioxidant
CAPRYLYL 2-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An oil-soluble, stabilized vitamin C derivative made by attaching caprylyl-glyceryl groups to ascorbate. Generally well tolerated; clinical conversion-to-vitamin-C data is still thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Stable vitamin C derivative
- Antioxidant and brightening
- Lipid-soluble for skin penetration
Known concerns
- Limited public clinical safety data
- Conversion to active vitamin C in skin not fully proven
- Possible mild irritation at high use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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