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Emollient

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUICAPRYLATE/SESQUICAPRATE

90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

A glucose-derived emollient ester combining methylglucose with caprylic and capric acids. Mild, biodegradable, and well-suited to sensitive-skin formulations.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-derived mild emollient
  • Excellent skin compatibility
  • Light, non-greasy texture

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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