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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

A naturally derived ester with a light and dry skin feel and the ability to trap in moisture.
Moisturizing
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Other functions
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Overview

Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a naturally derived ester that has good emolliency. This ingredient is supplied as a clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid and it features a lightweight, non-oily, and dry sensorial profile.

Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate also serves as a moisturizing ingredient. In particular, this ingredient moisturizes by being an occlusive, which is a moisturizer that functions by preventing water loss from the skin through evaporation.

This is as opposed to a humectant, which moisturizes by drawing moisture to the skin. Occlusive moisturizers work by creating a hydrophobic barrier over the skin that locks the moisture in.

Products with Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light-Expert Click Brush Illuminating Liquid Foundation - Rosy Light
BY TERRY
5.5
Moisturizing icon
Light-Expert Click Brush Illuminating Liquid Foundation - Rosy Light
Speed Peel Facial Gel
Cellex-C
Speed Peel Facial Gel
Moisture Rich Body Lotion
Clarins
5.3
Moisturizing icon
Moisture Rich Body Lotion
Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask
fresh
Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask
Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream - Dry Skin
Yon-Ka
Antioxidants icon
0.6
Anti-wrinkle icon
5.1
Moisturizing icon
Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream - Dry Skin
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