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Emollient

CAPRYLYL LAURATE

CAS 5303-24-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A light fatty-acid ester used as a dry-feel emollient — similar to silicone alternatives. Generally well tolerated though PubChem flags possible skin sensitization.

Skin benefits

  • Soft non-greasy skin feel
  • Improves spreadability
  • Plant-derivable silicone alternative

Known concerns

  • Possible skin sensitizer (H317)
  • May be mildly comedogenic
  • Sparse human dermal data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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