Snapshot
- Overview
- A mild, amino-acid cleanser that rinses away easily.
- Category
- Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Surfactant
Sodium Caproyl Prolinate
Sodium Caproyl Prolinate is an amino-acid-based surfactant derived from proline and caproic acid. It's used in facial cleansers and shampoos for gentle wash-off performance, improving rinseability and light foam while maintaining formula clarity.
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Our take
Is Sodium Caproyl Prolinate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as a mild, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleans effectively with a softer feel and generally low irritation in rinse-off use. Clinical data are limited, but in-formula performance is consistently gentle.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It provides mild cleansing that helps remove impurities without leaving skin or hair feeling stripped, suiting frequent use and sensitive-prone routines thanks to its soft skin feel.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's common in gel facial cleansers, micellar formats, and daily shampoos where a low-harshness lather is desired.
Before you use it
Safety
It's typically well tolerated in cleansers, though any surfactant may sting or dry compromised skin with frequent use. Patch test if very sensitive; no specific regulatory restrictions are noted.
Products with Sodium Caproyl Prolinate
