Caprylyl Glycol: effective % & pH 카프릴릴글라이콜
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⚡ Quick answer: Caprylyl Glycol: effective concentration 0.3–1%, optimal pH 4.0–7.0, evidence Moderate. A supporting ingredient. Its presence usually means the brand is trying to keep the preservative load low.
How much Caprylyl Glycol actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | 0.3–1% |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | 4.0–7.0 |
| Evidence | Moderate |
| Onset | immediate (feel) |
What the % on the label really means
A supporting ingredient. Its presence usually means the brand is trying to keep the preservative load low.
⚠️ Ceiling: Beyond about 1% it stops adding preservation support and can feel slightly draggy.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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