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Dicaprylyl Ether

Dicaprylyl Ether
✨ Emollient ↗

A lightweight emollient derived from fatty alcohols. It is often used as a replacement for heavier oils and silicones.

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Safety: Generally non-irritating and well tolerated by sensitive skin.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Dioctyl Ether
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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