INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Capryloyl Glycine
Capryloyl Glycine is a synthetic amino acid derivative formed by combining caprylic acid (an 8-carbon fatty acid) with glycine. Its INCI name corresponds to the chemical N-(1-Oxooctyl)Glycine (CAS #14246-53-8). According to CosIng, its official functions are cleansing, hair conditioning, and surfactant. It appears frequently in face washes, toners, acne treatments, and mattifying products.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
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surfactant● Benefits
Capryloyl Glycine functions primarily as a mild surfactant and cleansing agent. Its presence in acne-targeted and sebum-control formulations suggests a role in managing oiliness and skin clarity, though the source does not elaborate on clinical evidence for these effects.
cleansinganti-acnesebum-control
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