- INCI Name:Capryloyl Glycine
- Functions:Anti-Acne Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent, Protective Agent
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Benefit Claims:Wrinkle Refinement, Suitable for Oily Skin, Sebum Control, Anti-Acne, Scalp Protection Effect, Soothing, Antimicrobial
- Synonyms:2-octanamidoacetic acid, Caprylylglycine, N-(1-Oxooctyl)glycine
NOVAGUARD C8G is a esterified derivative of glycine, its chemical structure is similar to natural lipo-amino acid (such as lipoprotein) in live biological body. NOVAGUARD C8G shows broad spectrum activity against a wide variety of bacteria. NOVAGUARD C8G effectively controls the activity of 5-alpha-reductase- sebum production is reduced. NOVAGUARD C8G reduces the required quantity of preservatives, thus making it possible to eliminate preservatives.