HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under Health Canada (Restricted).
HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
Safety grade: B
Hydroxycaprylic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid that helps soften and smooth the skin. It works similarly to other gentle moisturizing ingredients found in skincare products.
This ingredient conditions and softens the skin by helping to maintain moisture and improve skin texture and suppleness.
Graded using: COSING.
- Health Canada — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A