Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate
AKA “Dicaprylyl Sebacate, Capryl Sebacate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dicaprylyl/capryl sebacate
AKA: Dicaprylyl Sebacate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient used as plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic hybrid emollient developed for premium skincare and cosmetics. Created to balance skin feel and absorption characteristics of multiple oil components in a single molecule.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR