PETROLEUM-DERIVED –NOT RECOMMENDED AS AN INGREDIENT–

VEGETABLE-DERIVED

BEST FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

INGREDIENT FEATURES

skin conditioner

hair conditioner

emollient

humectant

antimicrobial

USER BENEFITS

softens skin

softens hair

moisturizing by preventing water loss

moisturizing by drawing moisture to the skin

fights germs and pathogens

solvent

emollient

skin conditioner

hair conditioner

improves viscosity

preservative

Caprylyl glycol is a skin-conditioning and viscosity improving agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic.

AS A PRESERVATIVE

It is often used as part of a preservative blend with phenoxyethanol and chloroxylenol, two preservatives that meet current global regulations, but not Be Yourself Beautiful's standards.

Caprylyl glycol is better than harsher alternatives such as formaldehyde. The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics, and Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards. In addition, several studies show the ingredient is not a strong skin or eye irritant or sensitizer.At least one study shows it also has antimicrobial characteristics.

WHY PETROLEUM-DERIVED GLYCOLS ARE NOT PREFERRED INGREDIENTS

Used as solvents for preservatives, fragrance, and other substances, they are also referred to as humectants, emollients and preservatives. Glycols can be irritating and harmful to the skin. This group includes Propylene, Butylene, Pentylene, Hexylene, and Caprylyl Glycols, Capryl Glycol, Caprylic Glycol.

HOW IT’S MADE

Typical commercial production of Caprylyl Glycol starts with the synthesis of Ethylene Glycol, the simplest of the 1,2-glycols. This happens by thermal oxidation of Ethylene Oxide with water. The commercial production of 1,2-glycols, including Caprylyl Glycol, are commonly made either via catalytic oxidation of the corresponding Alkene Oxide, or reduction of the corresponding 2-Hydroxy Acid.

Synoym(s): 1,2-dihydroxyoctane; 1,2-octanediol; 1,2-octylene glycol; 1,2octanediol; capryl glycol; octane-1,2-diol