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Dicaprylyl Ether

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A clear, oily liquid made from caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

Used as an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin, and as a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning