Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Explained

This ingredient is a light oil and multi-tasking emollient.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin by preventing moisture from leaving.

Due to its low viscosity, it is able to help products be more easily spread. It also has great solvency and is especially useful at dissolving crystalline actives.

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What it does

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

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55846
INCI Name DIETHYLHEXYL CARBONATE
EC #  238-925-9
All Functions Emollient, Skin Conditioning