Dimethyl Isosorbide
Dimethyl Isosorbide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE |
| Function | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 5306-85-4 |
| EC number | 226-159-8 |
| Prevalence | 591 products (0.64% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
Used in
Serums 46%Facial Treatments 8.6%Tanning 8%Eye Moisturizers 4.9%General Moisturizers 4.9%Oils 3%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethyl Isosorbide do in skincare?
- Dimethyl Isosorbide functions as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Dimethyl Isosorbide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (46% of its uses).
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