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Caprylyl Glycol
aka 1,2-octanediol · octane-1,2-diol
Multifunctional preservative booster and conditioning humectant in K-beauty haircare and prestige skincare. Frequently paired with 1,2-hexanediol or phenoxyethanol for broad-spectrum preservation.
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
- Conditioning humectant function
- Preservative synergy reducing co-preservative concentrations
- Skin-feel modifier
- Accepted in natural and clean formulation frameworks
- Purple shampoos
- Conditioning hair treatments
- Lightweight serums
- Gel moisturisers
- Mist formulations
Effective pH 3–8. Provides conditioning benefit in haircare. Often formulated at 0.1–0.5% as a booster.
At >1% some reports of irritation in sensitive individuals. Good safety profile at cosmetic use levels.
Generally accepted in clean beauty as paraben-alternative preservative. Synthetic diol — similar naturally-derived branding questions as 1,2-hexanediol apply.
The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Caprylyl Glycol
aka 1,2-octanediol · octane-1,2-diol
Multifunctional preservative booster and conditioning humectant in K-beauty haircare and prestige skincare. Frequently paired with 1,2-hexanediol or phenoxyethanol for broad-spectrum preservation.
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
- Conditioning humectant function
- Preservative synergy reducing co-preservative concentrations
- Skin-feel modifier
- Accepted in natural and clean formulation frameworks
- Purple shampoos
- Conditioning hair treatments
- Lightweight serums
- Gel moisturisers
- Mist formulations
Effective pH 3–8. Provides conditioning benefit in haircare. Often formulated at 0.1–0.5% as a booster.
At >1% some reports of irritation in sensitive individuals. Good safety profile at cosmetic use levels.
Generally accepted in clean beauty as paraben-alternative preservative. Synthetic diol — similar naturally-derived branding questions as 1,2-hexanediol apply.