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Skin Conditioning

POLYGLYCERYL-25/CAPROLACTONE

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A block-style polymer where 25-unit polyglycerin is paired with caprolactone segments — the polyglyceryl part hydrates while the caprolactone part softens. Useful multifunctional ingredient; no notable safety flags at cosmetic levels.

Function

BUFFERINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSOLVENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Multifunctional hydrating polymer
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Combines polyglyceryl hydrophilicity with caprolactone emolliency

Known concerns

  • Residual epsilon-caprolactone monomer should be controlled
  • No significant skin concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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