Dipropylene Glycol
Our database includes 5,587 products that contain 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.
Community Rating
Disliked
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%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3% to
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
