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Dipropylene Glycol
Explained
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
See all 7,573 products with Dipropylene Glycol
Users who like it
26%
Users who avoid it
74%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Alternative names
Dpg
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
8.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
5%
References
Products with Dipropylene Glycol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75742
INCI Name
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
EC #
 203-821-4 / 246-770-3
All Functions
Masking, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
