Polyglyceryl-10 Dodeca-Caprylate/Caprate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 dodeca-caprylate/caprate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 dodeca-caprylate/caprate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Polyglyceryl-10 Dodeca-Caprylate/Caprate is the dodecaester of a mixture of caprylic and capric acids with Polyglycerin-10
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with both caprylic and capric acids, developed in recent decades for cosmetic formulations. Created to provide versatile, mild emulsification across a range of skincare and color cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR