Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating ingredient. It’s in 168 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, moisturizer and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A chelating agent that binds metal ions and helps preservatives work.
What it does
Contains Caprylhydroxamic Acid: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 86262, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
HONEST
Eczema Relief Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Cremo
Face Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser | Ginger Melt Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Gro-Pro Nourishing Lash Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
T is for Tame
Hair Taming Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer-Pink
Concealer · Lists silicones
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Hydrating Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Hydrating Milk Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Milk SPF for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Perricone MD
Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Gentle Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Shea moisture
jamais annoncé black castor oil
Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Jelly Flush Blush Stain Patches
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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