Compatibility of Laurocapram with Glycols

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Can Laurocapram ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/penetration-enhancer-%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1585-laurocapram-azone.html:1yoxkpwn]Laurocapram[/url:1yoxkpwn]) be used together with Glycol groups such as [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/138-propylene-glycol-%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5.html:1yoxkpwn]Propylene Glycol[/url:1yoxkpwn], [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2/320-butylene-glycol-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5.html:1yoxkpwn]Butylene Glycol[/url:1yoxkpwn], and 1,3-[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/1337-1-3-propanediol.html:1yoxkpwn]Propanediol[/url:1yoxkpwn]?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Compatibility of Laurocapram with Glycols

Based on the information available, Laurocapram (both oil-soluble and water-soluble types) is a penetration enhancer designed to help active ingredients absorb into the skin.

While glycols such as Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, and 1,3-Propanediol are common cosmetic ingredients that function as solvents and humectants, the product information for Laurocapram specifically advises avoiding its use with other carriers, with the exception of 1,2-Hexanediol. Combining Laurocapram with other carriers like these glycols may potentially reduce its overall effectiveness as a penetration enhancer.

Therefore, it is generally recommended not to use Laurocapram in combination with Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, or 1,3-Propanediol if the goal is to maximize the penetration enhancing effect of Laurocapram.