Functions
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-Sebum
Antiseptic
Deodorant
Hair conditioning
Detergent
CAS Number(s)
14246-53-8
EINECS number(s)
238-122-3
FDA UNII
8TY5YO42NJ
INCI name
Capryloyl Glycine
Capryloyl glycine is an amide of Glycine (amino acid) and Caprylic acid (a fatty acid that contains eight carbon atoms in the chain). It's a member of the N-acyl glycines family, normally occurring in human tissues, so it's a safe component for skin care formulations. It is a multifunctional skin and hair care ingredient with numerous beneficial actions, including:
- Dermo-protective - maintains skin's pH balance
- Regulates sebum production
- Anti-dandruff - lessens proliferation of the microbes causing dandruff
- Anti-hair-loss - inhibits the 5α-Reductase enzyme, preventing premature hair loss
- Soothing agent - relieves skin and scalp irritation
- It is also helpful as purifying active, deodorant, and preservative.
Capryloyl glycine is suitable for all skin types but especially effective for formulas developed for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
Ingredient products
Valmont