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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

What Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer is & what it does

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer is a synthetic polymer derived from dimerized fatty acids and dimethyl carbonate. It is commonly used as an emollient and film-forming ingredient that adds a cushiony texture and helps a formula spread and adhere on the skin. In sunscreens it can support a more even, longer-lasting film.

What does Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer do in skincare?

This ingredient is a synthetic copolymer commonly used as an emollient and film former. It adds a cushiony, smooth texture and helps a formula spread and adhere evenly on the skin. In sunscreens it can support a more even and durable film.

Is Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer safe?

This copolymer is used in cosmetics as a texture and film-forming agent and is generally considered safe at the levels found in skincare. Large polymers like this tend to stay on the skin surface rather than penetrate. Individual sensitivity is always possible.

Is Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer natural or synthetic?

This ingredient is a synthetic copolymer made from dimerized fatty acids and dimethyl carbonate. Some of its raw materials can be plant-derived, but the finished polymer is manufactured. It is best described as a synthetic ingredient.

Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

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