Diqlycerin
Diqlycerin
DIQ
10/10
Concern level
High concern
Diglycerin is a hygroscopic glycerol dimer used primarily as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It helps bind water, improves moisture retention, and can reduce the sticky feel sometimes associated with glycerin while still providing strong hydration support.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
166.17 g/mol pH Range
3.00 - 10.00Typical Concentration
1.00% - 20.00%CAS Number: 59113-36-9
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin10/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin9/10
acne prone9/10
mature skin9/10
normal skin10/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No meaningful direct interactions are known, High electrolyte or very alcohol-rich systems may reduce humectant performance
Risks & Warnings
Very low risk overall. Rare issues may include mild irritation in a small subset of users or tackiness at higher concentrations. It is not a known sensitizer, phototoxin, or comedogenic ingredient.
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