INCI name

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE

Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

A light emollient ester.

What it is

Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a mixture of diesters of propylene glycol with caprylic and capric acids. CosIng lists its function as emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens, makeup and body oils.

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.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (49)

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