INCI name

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate

A light emollient ester.

What it is

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate is the diester of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. CosIng lists it as emollient and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens, makeup and hair 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.

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.

Products with this ingredient (101)

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