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Capryloyl Collagen Amino Acids
AKA “Capryloyl Collagen Amino Acids, Acylated Collagen Peptides”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Capryloyl collagen amino acids
AKA: Acylated Collagen Peptides
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, collagen, reaction products with octanoyl chloride
CAS #
161133-67-1
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Boosts collagen production
Traditional Use
Developed as a modern peptide complex in the late 20th century, combining coconut-derived caprylic acid with collagen amino acids. Created to improve skin firmness and hydration in contemporary anti-aging skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR