Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
What Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate is & what it does
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate is a synthetic ester formed from propylene glycol and benzoic acid. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it works mainly as a solvent and emollient, helping dissolve UV filters and other active ingredients while improving spreadability. Its solvent capacity makes it useful for keeping difficult-to-dissolve filters evenly distributed.
Is Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate safe?
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate is a synthetic ester generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics at the levels typically used as a solvent and emollient. It is most often present in small supporting amounts. Patch testing is still a sensible step for easily irritated skin.
What does Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate do in skincare?
It works mainly as a solvent and emollient, helping dissolve UV filters and other ingredients while improving how a product spreads. In sunscreens this helps keep difficult filters evenly distributed. It is a formulation aid rather than a treatment active.
Is Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate natural or synthetic?
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate is synthetic. It is produced by reacting propylene glycol with benzoic acid to form an ester. It does not have a direct botanical or animal origin.
Sunscreens with Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
We rate 23 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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ACO Sun Face Fluid Mattifying SPF 50
96/100
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ACO Sun Lotion Intolerance SPF 50
95/100
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Biodermal Zonnelotion Voor De Zongevoelige Huid SPF50
95/100
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Iwostin Solecrin Sensitive Soothing Protective Emulsion SPF 50
95/100
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Biodermal Anti Age CC creme SPF 15
89/100
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QV Face Day Cream Spf 30+
85/100
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Skinstitut Age Defence SPF 50+
84/100
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NON SUN SPF 50 Extreme Block
81/100
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Cell Skin Bloquearor Spf 55
81/100
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Oriental Princess Natural Sunscreen Uv Protection For Oily Skin For Face Spf 40
80/100