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Butylene Glycol Cocoate

What Butylene Glycol Cocoate is & what it does

Butylene Glycol Cocoate is the ester of butylene glycol and the fatty acids of coconut oil, used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In a sunscreen or moisturizer it gives a light, non-greasy slip and helps spread the formula evenly across the skin. It is a liquid emollient valued for a silky feel without the heaviness of a pure plant oil.

What does Butylene Glycol Cocoate do in skincare?

Butylene Glycol Cocoate acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It gives products a light, smooth slip and helps the formula spread evenly while softening the skin surface. In sunscreens and moisturizers it adds a silky feel without a heavy or oily residue.

Is Butylene Glycol Cocoate natural or synthetic?

It is a semi-synthetic ingredient, made by combining butylene glycol with the fatty acids of coconut oil. The coconut-derived part is plant-sourced, while the ester is created through a manufacturing process. This makes it a partly naturally derived emollient.

Is Butylene Glycol Cocoate comedogenic?

Butylene Glycol Cocoate is generally considered a light, low-residue emollient and is not widely flagged as highly pore-clogging. Individual skin reactions can vary, so people very prone to breakouts may want to patch test. As with any coconut-derived emollient, sensitivity differs from person to person.

Sunscreens with Butylene Glycol Cocoate

We rate 56 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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