Caprylyl Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol is a multifunctional 1,2-alkanediol derived from caprylic acid, typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil. It serves as a preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of traditional preservative systems while providing secondary benefits as a humectant and skin conditioning agent with excellent spreadability. Formulators favor it for its ability to reduce the concentration of traditional preservatives needed, its non-sensitizing profile, and its light, non-greasy skin feel that works well across diverse formulation types from serums to creams.