INCI · exfoliant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (100Ppm)
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (also known as LHA) is a lipophilic derivative of salicylic acid with the CAS number 70424-62-3 and the chemical name Benzoic Acid, 2-Octanoyloxy-. It is listed under CosIng with official functions of skin conditioning. It appears in a wide range of exfoliating, pore-clarifying, and acne-targeting products at concentrations as low as 0.9%.
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exfoliant● Benefits
As a salicylic acid derivative, it is primarily used as an exfoliant to help clear pores and improve skin texture. It is found in blemish-targeting and pore-refining formulations, suggesting benefits for acne-prone and oily skin types.
exfoliatingpore-minimizinganti-acne
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