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Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate

What Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate is & what it does

A plant-derived emollient blend that gives a smooth, dry-touch finish similar to light silicones. It conditions skin and helps a formula glide on evenly.

What does Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate do in skincare?

Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate is an emollient ester used to soften and condition the skin and to improve the spread and feel of a formula. It tends to give a light, smooth, non-greasy slip, which makes it popular in modern lightweight textures. It can also help dissolve and carry other oily ingredients.

Is Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate comedogenic?

Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate is generally considered a lightweight emollient with a low tendency to clog pores, though individual responses vary. People prone to breakouts may want to patch test before regular use. No oil or ester can be guaranteed non-comedogenic for every skin type.

Is Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate natural or synthetic?

Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate is a synthetic ester, made by combining propanediol with caprylic and capric fatty acids. The fatty acids are often sourced from plant oils such as coconut, and propanediol can be derived from plant sugars, but the finished ester is produced through processing. It contains no animal material and is generally suitable for vegan formulas.

Sunscreens with Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate

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