A diester of propanediol and caprylic acid, used as an emollient and solvent.
What it is
Propanediol dicaprylate is the diester of 1,3-propanediol and caprylic acid, a C8 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent and solvent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, serums, facial oils, 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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.
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.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (19)
- Perfumy w olejku Suede Musk 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Purple Rain 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku White Oud 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Black Amber 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Ember Mystery 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Whispering Amber 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Vetiver Majestic 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Oud Mystique 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Velvet Woods 15 ml · HDREY
- Intensywne Serum Liftingujące – Nature Queen – Piękno z Natury · Nature Queen
- Go to Sleep regenerujący krem na noc · Resibo
- Mastertouch balsam upiększający · Resibo