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INCI name

DIGLYCERIN

Diglycerin

HumectantSkin conditioningreviewed

A glycerin dimer used as a humectant.

What it is

Diglycerin is a dimer of glycerin: two glycerin molecules joined by an ether bond (chemically oxybispropanediol). CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, serums, toners, cleansers and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the glycerin it is made from is of plant, animal or synthetic origin.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (73)

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