Dicaprylyl Maleate
What Dicaprylyl Maleate is & what it does
Dicaprylyl Maleate is a diester of maleic acid and caprylyl alcohol, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It gives formulas a light, smooth, spreadable feel and can help solubilize other oil-phase ingredients. It is common in lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics for improved texture. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient here.
What is Dicaprylyl Maleate?
Dicaprylyl Maleate is a diester of maleic acid and caprylyl alcohol, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
What does Dicaprylyl Maleate do in a formula?
It gives a light, smooth, spreadable feel and can help dissolve other oil-phase ingredients, which is why it appears in lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics. It is not a UV filter.
Is Dicaprylyl Maleate safe?
As an emollient ester it is generally considered well tolerated, and no specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient here.
Sunscreens with Dicaprylyl Maleate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Yaoh Natural Mineral Based SPF-25 Sunblock
59/100
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 15
57/100