Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-8 decabehenate/caprate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate is the decaester of Polyglycerin-8 with a mixture of Behenic Acid and Capric Acid Science: Functions: Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern polyglyceryl emulsifier created by esterifying plant-derived fatty acids (behenic and capric acids). Part of the contemporary shift toward plant-based rather than petrochemical emulsifiers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR