Moisturising molecule with an 8 carbon atom tail. Owes its moisturising properties to the 2 Hydroxyl groups (-OH) plus the ester-group. Under special circumstances Glyceryl Caprylate has a distinguished anti-bacterial (and also preservative) effect, which enables the formulation of very mild skin care products, that even show activity against certain skin problems in which micro-organisms are involved, such as acne.