Humectant ingredient
Octanediol
INCI: 1,8-OCTANEDIOL
1,8-Octanediol is a straight-chain C8 aliphatic diol used as a humectant and multifunctional preservative booster with inherent antimicrobial properties, distinct from 1,2-octanediol (caprylyl glycol).
Also known as: octane-1,8-diol
humectantpreservative-boosterantimicrobial
Benefits
- ✓Provides humectant moisturization
- ✓Boosts preservative efficacy at low concentrations
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity that reduces the need for traditional preservatives
Watch for
- ⚠May cause mild irritation at high concentrations
