Caprylyl Glucoside

2-5 year old preschoolersSkin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Caprylyl Glucoside?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 0 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Caprylyl Glucoside is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), caprylyl glucoside is generally safe when used on the skin. It’s a mild cleansing ingredient and is unlikely to cause serious harm. A few people can have skin sensitivity or an allergic reaction, but that is uncommon.

What to Do

Use products with this ingredient mostly as rinse-off (shampoo, body wash) rather than leave-on creams for young children. Before full use, do a small patch test on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours. Avoid applying to cuts or irritated skin. If the child has red, itchy, or swollen skin after use, stop the product and wash the area with water.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for any rash, redness, itching, bumps or blisters — these may be signs of an allergic reaction reported in case studies and patch-testing reports. Safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) note use limits and some reports of irritation; those are the sources to consult if you see a reaction. If a child has a known skin allergy or very sensitive skin, choose products formulated specifically for sensitive children and consider discussing with your pediatrician or dermatologist.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Immune system: There are human patch-testing studies and case reports that show some people had allergic or immune reactions to alkyl glucoside ingredients, which includes caprylyl glucoside (see a 2019 patch-testing study and a 2014 allergic contact dermatitis report). These human reports mean some users may develop immune responses to this ingredient.
Eczema: Published case reports describe allergic contact dermatitis from alkyl glucosides. That kind of allergic skin reaction can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in sensitive people (2014 case report; 2019 patch-testing data).
Fertility: A toxicology review of alkyl polyglycosides notes animal studies showing male reproductive effects at moderate doses. Animal findings like these suggest a possible reproductive/fertility risk with sufficient exposure (Ecology and Toxicology of Alkyl Polyglycosides, 2004).

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Alternative Names for Caprylyl Glucoside

This ingredient may also be listed as:

capryl glucosidecaprylyl glucosideSCHEMBL61562OCTYL-I(2)-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDEDSSTOX_CID_222341-OCTYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDENCGC00385963-01!(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-6-OCTOXYOXANE-3,4,5-TRIOLDSSTOX_GSID_42234N-OCTYL-SS-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE1-OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE1-OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOSIDEDSSTOX_RID_79967

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Products Containing Caprylyl Glucoside

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Caprylyl Glucoside or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Caprylyl Glucoside

Safe for preschoolers to use Caprylyl Glucoside?

Yes, Caprylyl Glucoside is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the immune system risks of Caprylyl Glucoside for preschoolers?

Could weaken or confuse immune system. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the eczema risks of Caprylyl Glucoside for preschoolers?

Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the fertility risks of Caprylyl Glucoside for preschoolers?

Some studies link this to future fertility or reproductive issues. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Caprylyl Glucoside?

Caprylyl Glucoside is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Caprylyl Glucoside?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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