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Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl Caprylate
A plant-derived emulsifier with mild antimicrobial activity, often used to support gentler preservative systems.
What it does
Glyceryl caprylate is a monoglyceride that helps blend oil and water and also has mild antimicrobial properties. Formulators use it both as a co-emulsifier and as a booster for the preservative system, sometimes reducing how much traditional preservative is needed. It is a quiet formulation aid with a soft skin feel.
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