A benzoate ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate (oxydipropyl dibenzoate) is the diester of dipropylene glycol and benzoic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products and makeup.
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 position on the list does not tell you its role in a given formula beyond the functions listed by CosIng.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
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