Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (50%)

Product Overview

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant derived from coconut-derived fatty alcohols and plant-derived sugars. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for gentle cleansing, solubilization of hydrophobic ingredients, and stable foam in water-based systems. In finished skin care and hair care formulations, this cosmetic raw material helps create mild, elegant textures with a soft afterfeel and supports formulation flexibility across a range of rinse-off formats.

Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a versatile formulating ingredient for mild surfactant systems, aqueous solubilization concepts, and foam-focused personal care products. Its non-ionic character makes it useful in professional cosmetic formulations and DIY formulations where mildness, sensory quality, and compatibility are priorities.

• Mild Cleansing Performance: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove oil, dirt, and residual styling products while supporting a gentle skin feel. It is well suited for facial cleansers, body washes, gentle foaming cleansers, and formulations designed for sensitive skin.
• Solubilization Support: This ingredient can help incorporate oils, fragrance components, and other hydrophobic materials into aqueous systems. It is useful in water-based cleansers, foaming washes, and lightly perfumed skin care or hair care formulations where solubilization is required.
• Foam Quality and Sensory Appeal: It contributes a fine, creamy, stable foam that improves the sensory profile of surfactant systems. This makes it helpful in sulfate-free cleansers, shower gels, shampoos, and hand washes where foam quality is important.
• Formulation Compatibility: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is generally compatible with common surfactant classes and can be used to support texture enhancement in mixed-surfactant systems. It can also contribute to stable emulsions or oil-in-water concepts when the overall formula is properly optimized and tested.
• Conditioning Afterfeel: In addition to its surfactant role, it can help improve the perceived softness of skin and the manageability of hair in rinse-off applications. This supports mild shampoos, cleansing conditioners, body washes, and hair care applications where a smooth afterfeel is desired.

Common Cosmetic Applications

• Sulfate-Free Facial & Body Cleansers
• Micellar Waters & No-Rinse Makeup Removers
• Shampoos & Scalp Treatments
• Fragrance & Essential Oil Solubilization (Toners and Serums)
• Baby Care & Intimate Hygiene Products

Technical Profile & Specifications

Formulation & Processing Guidelines

How to Incorporate

• Add Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside to the water phase or surfactant phase of the formulation.
• Mix until uniform and fully incorporated.
• It can be processed at room temperature or with mild heating, depending on the formulation requirements and manufacturing process.
• If heat-sensitive ingredients are used, allow the batch to cool to a suitable temperature before adding those materials.
• For formulating with Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, small-scale trials are recommended to confirm clarity, viscosity, foam quality, and overall stability.

Compatibility

• Generally compatible with anionic, amphoteric, and non-ionic surfactants.
• Reported compatibility with cationic ingredients should be confirmed in the final formula, particularly in complex systems.
• Best suited to finished cosmetic formulations typically prepared within pH 4–8.
• Solubilization performance may vary depending on the oil phase, fragrance load, co-solvents, electrolytes, polymers, and pH.
• If compatibility data is uncertain or unavailable, formulators should conduct stability and compatibility testing before finalizing the formulation.

Formulation Tips

• Start at 1.0–5.0% when using Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside as a co-surfactant, foam booster, or solubilizer.
• Increase toward 8.0–20.0% when using it as the primary surfactant in cleanse-focused systems.
• For fragrance or essential oil solubilization, conduct pre-trials to evaluate clarity, separation, odor impact, and long-term stability.
• Adjust final pH carefully and confirm performance after pH adjustment.
• Evaluate preservative compatibility and finished-product stability, especially in water-based surfactant systems.

Suggested Applications

• Sulfate-free facial cleansers and body washes
• Gentle shower gels and foaming hand washes
• Shampoos and cleansing conditioner systems
• Rinse-off makeup removers and cleansing gels
• Aqueous hair care and skin care formulations requiring fragrance or oil solubilization

Sustainability & Ethical Profile

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl polyglucoside produced from coconut-derived fatty alcohols and plant-derived sugar feedstocks. Its renewable, plant-derived origin makes it suitable for formulations seeking naturally derived surfactant options. Alkyl polyglucosides are also widely recognized for favorable biodegradability and can support formulations designed to reduce reliance on harsher solvent systems.

In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.