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Dipropylene Glycol

INCI Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent / Humectant Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Dipropylene Glycol is mainly a solvent with mild humectant properties.
It helps dissolve fragrance and oil-soluble materials, improves spread and can contribute a small amount of water-binding. Its benefit is mainly making the finished product uniform and pleasant to use.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.