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Propylene Glycol Dicocoate
AKA “Propylene Glycol Coconut Diester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Propylene glycol dicocoate
AKA: Propylene Glycol Coconut Diester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from coconut oil, this ingredient softens and smooths skin while helping blend oil and water in our formula for a silky texture.
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
68953-19-5
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized by combining propylene glycol with coconut fatty acid derivatives. Created in modern cosmetics as a plant-inspired emollient, designed to provide the conditioning benefits of coconut oil with improved stability and consistency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR