Ingredient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Cetiol CC
What it is
A lightweight ester made from caprylyl alcohol and carbonic acid, widely used as a silicone-alternative emollient that gives creams a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
How it works
It spreads easily over the skin and helps other oils and pigments disperse evenly, leaving a dry, silky after-feel rather than a heavy or tacky one.
What it does
Emollient
Solvent
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.