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Diethylhexyl Succinate

What Diethylhexyl Succinate is & what it does

A light emollient ester that softens skin, dissolves oil-soluble filters, and gives a smooth, non-greasy slip. It improves the elegance of the texture.

What does Diethylhexyl Succinate do in skincare?

Diethylhexyl Succinate is an ester used mainly as an emollient and skin- conditioning agent. It gives products a light, smooth, non-greasy slip and helps soften the skin surface. It is also valued as a solvent and spreading agent, including in sunscreens where it can help carry UV filters.

Is Diethylhexyl Succinate comedogenic?

Diethylhexyl Succinate is a lightweight ester often chosen for its dry, non-greasy feel, and it is generally considered low on the comedogenic scale. Individual reactions vary, so people very prone to clogged pores may want to monitor how their skin responds. Overall formulation matters as much as any single ingredient.

Is Diethylhexyl Succinate natural or synthetic?

It is synthetic. It is an ester made by combining succinic acid with 2-ethylhexyl alcohol. The raw materials can in some cases be sourced from plant-derived feedstocks, but the ingredient itself is manufactured.

Sunscreens with Diethylhexyl Succinate

We rate 40 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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