Isosorbide Dicaprylate
What Isosorbide Dicaprylate is & what it does
Isosorbide Dicaprylate is an ester of plant-derived isosorbide and caprylic acid, used as a lightweight emollient. It is commonly used to give a smooth, non-greasy slip and to help disperse other ingredients, making formulas feel light on the skin. It is not a UV filter and does not provide sun protection. No concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Isosorbide Dicaprylate?
It is a lightweight emollient ester made from plant-derived isosorbide and caprylic acid. It is used to improve the feel of a formula.
What does Isosorbide Dicaprylate do in skincare?
It is commonly used to give a smooth, non-greasy slip and to help disperse other ingredients, leaving a light skin feel. It is not a UV filter and adds no sun protection.
Is Isosorbide Dicaprylate safe?
It is widely used as a cosmetic emollient and has no concerns flagged in this catalog. It is generally considered well tolerated.
Sunscreens with Isosorbide Dicaprylate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect SPF 30
88/100
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Lion Pose Ghost-buster 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 With Super Zinc For No White Cast
72/100
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Apivita Bee Radiant Age Defense Illuminating Day Cream SPF 30
68/100