Caprylic Acid
Caprylic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 79 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Caprylic acid: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Caprylic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylic Acid: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caprylic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74813, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as octanoic acid.
Products that contain Caprylic Acid
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Nutrition Intense Gel Douche Mousse à l’Huile de Coton 24h de Douceur Douche & Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
canxida
Formula RMV Cleansing
Lists essential oils
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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