Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase ●
TL;DR. This ingredient primarily functions as an antioxidant active, with an amphiphilic ester component that helps disperse and stabilize the protein-based active in water-rich formulas.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient primarily functions as an antioxidant active, with an amphiphilic ester component that helps disperse and stabilize the protein-based active in water-rich formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase clean?
It is generally acceptable in clean-beauty frameworks and is not a common restricted-list concern. The main watchpoint is rare sensitivity to protein materials and whether the finished formula preserves enzyme activity.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase sustainable?
It is typically based on glycerin, a medium-chain fatty acid, and a biotech-derived enzyme, so sourcing can be partly plant-based and partly fermentation-based. The ester portion is expected to be biodegradable, and the protein portion breaks down into smaller peptides and amino acids.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase COSMOS-approved?
It can fit COSMOS-natural, and potentially COSMOS-organic through organic-content calculation, when feedstocks and enzyme production meet the standard’s processing and non-GMO requirements. From a Green Chemistry perspective, it aligns well through biodegradable ester and protein chemistry, although final alignment depends on sourcing and manufacturing details.
How does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Superoxide Dismutase work chemically?
This material combines a polyglycerol fatty-acid ester surfactant or solubilizer with a metalloenzyme that converts it anions into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. Enzyme activity is formulation-sensitive, so it is best suited to mild aqueous systems around skin pH, roughly pH 5 to 7, and should be protected from high heat, strong oxidizers, and extreme pH.
Last updated 2026-05-13