Dilauryl Citrate
What Dilauryl Citrate is & what it does
Dilauryl Citrate is an ester formed from citric acid and lauryl (fatty) alcohol. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it functions chiefly as an emollient and can help with texture and spreadability of the oil phase. A notable property is that, as a citrate ester, it can also contribute mild chelating-type behavior that may support formula stability.
What does Dilauryl Citrate do in skincare?
Dilauryl Citrate is used mainly as an emollient that improves the texture and spreadability of the oil phase. As a citrate ester it may also contribute mild chelating-type behavior that can help with formula stability.
Is Dilauryl Citrate natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic in the sense that it is an ester produced by combining citric acid with lauryl alcohol. Those building blocks can be derived from natural sources, but the final ingredient is manufactured.
Is Dilauryl Citrate comedogenic?
There is no strong, widely cited evidence flagging Dilauryl Citrate as notably pore-clogging, but fatty esters can feel richer on some skin. Since pore-clogging response is individual, acne-prone users may want to monitor how their skin reacts.
Sunscreens with Dilauryl Citrate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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D'ALBA PIEDMONT Waterfull Cover Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++
90/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Adult Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Kids & Baby Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Riversol SPF 40 Weightless Body Sunscreen
69/100
- Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum Spf 40 66/100