Ingredient · dataset v56
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A light emollient ester below Malassezia yeast's edible chain range; spreads and softens, nothing to keep.
Below-range esters are not food.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Emollient
Also listed as
Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprate
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Hair care, Makeup
Antifungal treatments (1)
Hair care (1)
Makeup (1)
Related emollient
- C13-14 Isoparaffin — No known trigger
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate — No known trigger
- Dibutyl Adipate — No known trigger
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Carbonate — No known trigger
- Diisopropyl Adipate — No known trigger
- Diisopropyl Sebacate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A light emollient ester below the yeast's edible chain range; spreads and softens, nothing to keep.
Does Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.