PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides as raw material for skin care products
2024-11-05
PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative of a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides of caprylic and capric acids having an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide. It is a water-loving, thin, and transparent liquid that is soluble in aqueous surfactant solutions can solubilize oils and oil-soluble ingredients and has a nice skin feel. It is a popular ingredient in micellar cleansing waters. It is an excellent emollient and a skin-replenishing component.
Production process
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides is a non-ionic ingredient providing oil free moisturizing in skin and hair care products. Derived from coconuts, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides is a non-sensitizing, gentle cleanser for skin, facial and hair products. It's a great secondary liquid surfactant in shampoos, body washes, etc as it adds good foam quality and a silky after-feel.
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides can also be used as a solubolizer for small amounts of oil in water solutions. Equal parts of oil and PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides should be mixed together and then added to the water portion.
Why do we use it in formulations?
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides are pretty versatile! I primarily use this ingredient as the active cleansing ingredient in micellar water formulations; I’ve experimented with every liquid surfactant/solubilizer I own and only PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides produce good results.
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides can also be included in body washes and other surfactant products to make them gentler and more emollient, and as a solubilizer.
What does PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES do in a formulation?
What is PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES used for? 
Emollient
Emulsifying
PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides are used as an emulsifier, emollient, refatting agent, solubilizer, and wetting agents in cosmetics like creams, lotions, shampoos at a concentration of 0.5–5%.
Skin care: Skin care: It works as an emollient and its fatty acid mixture can be used by the skin to replenish its surface and prevent moisture loss. It is well-tolerated by the skin and is gentle on it. PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides is a non-ionic ingredient providing oil-free moisturizing in skin care products. It is an effective emulsifier and emollient in cleansers and micellar waters as it breaks down and removes sebum. Thus, it is widely used in many makeup removers.
Hair care: It works as a non-ionic component providing oil-free moisturizing in hair care products. It works as a non-sensitizing, gentle cleanser for hair products. It works as a secondary liquid surfactant in shampoos and adds good foam quality and a silky after-feel.