dermosoft® GMCY consists of the 100% plant derived, single ingredient Glyceryl Caprylate.This multifunctional wetting agent provides moisturizing properties and is suitable for many cosmetic applications. It has a co-emulsifying effect in emulsions, solubilizes and pigment dispersions. Moreover, it shows a strong antimicrobial activity and allows to lower the dosage of traditional preservatives or even to replace them completely. dermosoft® GMCY is commonly used in conjunction with Dermosoft 1388 ECO to boost preservative efficacy.
Cosmetic functions:
Wetting and co-emulsifying: Due to an amphiphilic structure, it lowers the surface tension between oil and water phase, building smaller droplets and lowering the energy demand during the emulsification process. Improves solubility and self-emulsification properties in oil based/water free products like bath oils.
Antimicrobial activity
Good skin compatibility Easy to handle: addition to the oil phase or water phase possible
Processable at lower temperatures (melting point 35°C) Recommended pH range: 4.0 -7.0
