Polyglyceryl-10 Dodeca-Caprylate/Caprate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Polyglyceryl-10 Dodeca-Caprylate/Caprate is the dodecaester of a mixture of caprylic and capric acids with Polyglycerin-10

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR