Ingredient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
BG Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
What it is
A synthetic diester formed from butylene glycol and caprylic/capric fatty acids, used as a lightweight emollient and solvent that helps disperse other oil-soluble ingredients such as UV filters.
How it works
Spreads easily on the skin to soften texture and improve slip, and acts as a carrier solvent that helps dissolve and evenly distribute oil-soluble UV filters and actives through the formula.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.