A solvent widely used to carry fragrance compositions.
What it is
Dipropylene glycol is a glycol formed from two propylene glycol units. It dissolves fragrance materials and other ingredients and reduces viscosity.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, scented products, air fresheners and some skin-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.
Its presence usually reflects the fragrance or an extract solvent rather than an active role in the product.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (515)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Maca Root & Aloe Softening Shaving Cream For Men · The Body Shop
- Dewberry Perfume Oil · The Body Shop
- Sleep Calming Pillow Mist · The Body Shop
- Sleep Lavender & Vetiver Relaxing Oil Burner Blend · The Body Shop
- Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Water-Gel For Men · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Heartbreakers Concealer · Revolution