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SESH INGREDIENT FILE

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

INCI Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Emollient Ester Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is an ester emollient made from propylene glycol and capric acid.
It improves softness, spread and oil-phase compatibility, creating a smoother skin feel without being a treatment active.

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.