Synthetic emollient ester
DIETHYLHEXYL ISOEICOSANEDIOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A long-chain diester used as a dry-feel emollient in creams, makeup and serums. Class analogues such as diethylhexyl adipate have been judged safe by CIR, supporting a similarly low risk view here.
Skin benefits
- Light, dry-feel emollient ester for skin care
- Helps modify spread and skin feel of oil phases
- Low comedogenic risk relative to heavier oils
- Good oxidative stability for shelf life
Known concerns
- Specific CIR review is limited compared with the adipate analogue
- Source diacid quality controls residual impurities
- Possible cross-reactivity in sensitised oily skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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