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 nameDIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE
FunctionSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number5306-85-4
EC number226-159-8
Prevalence591 products (0.64% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

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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