Ingredients / Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Explained

This ingredient is an emollient designed to leave a non-greasy feel. It is also a skin conditioning agent and viscosity modifier.

Skin irritation studies for this ingredient (up to 80%) showed mimimal to no irritation.

One thing worth knowing: this ingredient may enhance the skin penetration of other ingredients.

Overall, this ingredient is a well-tolerated and lightweight emollient.

See all 791 products with Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Comedogenic Rating
1
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
8%
Users who avoid it
92%

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Haircare
Makeup
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

journals.sagepub.com pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.cosmeticsinfo.org

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 78795
INCI Name PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
EC #  271-516-3
All Functions Emollient