Capryl Glucoside
Capryl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant obtained from caprylic alcohol and glucose origin and has a high biodegradability. Alkyl polyglucosides can be found in cosmetics and personal care products mainly because of their mild surfactant effects and emulsification capability. This ingredient is most appreciated because of its efficiency in the development of mild yet highly cleansing products.
BENIFITS :
Capryl glucoside is an mild surfactant which has cleansing property that helps in the removal of dirt, oil and make up from the skin and hair without allowing irritation. It is safe for People with sensitive skin and is used in most child care products including those designed for babies with delicate skin. Capryl glucoside has great cleaning properties, which eliminates the impurities while preserving skin moistened by not drying out as hardshell surfactants might. In the same respect, it is also non-toxic with little or no impact to the environment because it is bio-degradable and obtained from natural sources to boot it is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
SKIN TYPES :
Capryl glucoside is safe for all types of skin, especially sensitive skin as well as dry skin since it does not cause irritation upon cleansing. This is widely used in the formulation of facial cleansers and body wash, shampoos, and baby products hence it is a very general purpose additive for personal care products. Pleasant to the skin it is mild, yet it performs its cleaning function effectively and is not harsh on the skin.