Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Keeps skin in good condition.

In the Exfoliating acids group

What it is

A form of salicylic acid joined to a fatty chain, made in a lab. It is one of the exfoliating acids.

Used as a skin conditioning agent, helping keep the skin in good condition.

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What it does in a formula

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning

Why some people watch for it

Exfoliating acids

Some people limit exfoliating acids because they can make skin more sensitive, including to the sun, or because they already use one and do not want to layer more.

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