Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
PG dicaprylate/dicaprate
What it is
A light, fast-spreading diester of propylene glycol with caprylic and capric acids, used as an emollient and UV-filter solvent.
How it works
It softens skin and dissolves oil-soluble actives while leaving a dry, non-greasy finish.
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.