Dipropylene Glycol

(in 12,810 products)

1. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.

2. Humectant - Binds with water to increase skin hydration. Also enhances water absorption of the skin

3. Solvent (Cosmetics) - Enhances the properties of other ingredients

4. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetic ingredient that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a solvent, humectant, and viscosity-decreasing agent.

In cosmetics and personal care products, Dipropylene Glycol helps to dissolve other ingredients, making it easier to create products like lotions, serums, and hair care products. It also works as a humectant, helping to keep the skin and hair hydrated, and as a viscosity-decreasing agent, helping to improve the texture of products. Recent studies have shown that Dipropylene Glycol is effective at low concentrations, making it a cost-effective and efficient ingredient.

While Dipropylene Glycol is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products, some people may be sensitive to it and may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions. It is important to patch-test products containing Dipropylene Glycol before using them on a larger area of the skin.

1. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances

- §175.105

- §175.320

- §176.170

- §176.200

- §177.1200

- §177.2420

- §178.3910

2. International Fragrance Association Transparency List [2015]