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Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

See all 2,455 products with Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Users who like it
71%
Users who avoid it
29%

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
2.9%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55832
INCI Name DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE
EC #  434-850-2
All Functions Emollient, Skin Conditioning