Dilauryl Citrate

Dilauryl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDILAURYL CITRATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number25637-88-1
EC number247-146-3
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 31.3%Face Cleansers 18.8%Sunscreens 12.5%Body Scrubs 6.3%Facial Treatments 6.3%Makeup Removers 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Dilauryl Citrate do in skincare?
Dilauryl Citrate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dilauryl Citrate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dilauryl Citrate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (31.3% of its uses).

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