CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE is formed by acylating glycine with caprylic acid chloride. This combination links a glycine unit to an acyl chain containing eight carbon atoms, which distinguishes the ingredient from non-acylated glycine.
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE: what it is
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE is formed by acylating glycine with caprylic acid chloride. This combination links a glycine unit to an acyl chain containing eight carbon atoms, which distinguishes the ingredient from non-acylated glycine.
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE: what it does in cosmetics
In a formulation, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE may serve as an anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, and antimicrobial ingredient. It may also be used as a deodorant, hair-conditioning ingredient, and cleansing surfactant; these classifications describe separate roles the ingredient can have in a composition.
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