Dicaprylyl Carbonate
INCI · Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Overview
A very light, dry-feeling emollient ester that thins out heavy oils and makes creams spread easily. It is also a good solvent for oil-soluble UV filters, so it turns up constantly in sunscreens where texture is the hardest problem to solve.
Who it's for
Sunscreens and fluid moisturisers, and anyone who dislikes a greasy afterfeel.
Cautions
A carrier and texture ingredient with no active benefit; it does not make a sunscreen more protective, only more pleasant to wear.
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What does Dicaprylyl Carbonate do in skincare?
A very light, dry-feeling emollient ester that thins out heavy oils and makes creams spread easily. It is also a good solvent for oil-soluble UV filters, so it turns up constantly in sunscreens where texture is the hardest problem to solve.
Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate considered safe for skin?
A carrier and texture ingredient with no active benefit; it does not make a sunscreen more protective, only more pleasant to wear.