Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate

Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 37 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePROPANEDIOL DICAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number-
Prevalence37 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Sunscreens 51.4%General Moisturizers 10.8%Day Moisturizers 8.1%Oils 5.4%Body Lotions 2.7%Body Serums 2.7%

Frequently asked

What does Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate do in skincare?
Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (51.4% of its uses).

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