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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 7,211 products with Dipropylene Glycol

Users who like it
24%
Users who avoid it
76%

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
8.4%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
5%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 75742
INCI Name DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
EC #  203-821-4 / 246-770-3
All Functions Masking, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling