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Surfactant

GLYCERETH-3 CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polyglyceryl fatty ester used as a mild emulsifier/surfactant in cleansers and creams. Generally well tolerated; purified grades have low 1,4-dioxane and good skin compatibility.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant/emulsifier — fatty ester of glycerol oligomer
  • Good skin compatibility at typical use levels
  • Bio-based starting materials

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane in poorly purified grades
  • Compositional variability between suppliers
  • Mild skin/eye irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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