Emollient
DIGLYCERYL ADIPATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/HYDROXYSTEARATE/ISOSTEARATE/STEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cocktail of diglyceryl fatty-acid esters used as a lightweight emollient blend. The component esters are individually well tolerated; main caveat is occasional pore-clogging.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lightweight emollient blend
- Multi-ester compatibility
- Skin-conditioning film
Known concerns
- Cocktail ester — limited single-INCI safety data
- Possible pore-clogging in acne-prone users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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