Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Dicaprylyl carbonate
On the label: Dicaprylyl Carbonate · Emollient
What it is
A dry-feel ester used in sunscreens and light lotions.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q27263196 →
In the research
No PubMed papers mention this ingredient with skin or cosmetics; that is usual for simple materials like salt or water.
Other emollients
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