EWG Safety Score
What Is Decylene Glycol?
Decylene glycol is a synthetic glycol that functions as a skin-conditioning agent to soften skin. Glycols also give slip to products (for easier application) and can help enhance the penetration of other ingredients.\n\nThis particular glycol also has properties that can aid a cosmetic’s preservation system. Typical usage levels in skin care range from 0.1–2%, with higher amounts being better at aiding skin penetration of other ingredients. It is also known as 1,2-decanediol.\n\nDecylene glycol is considered safe as used in cosmetics. It is not known to sensitize or irritate skin.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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BioMed Research International, October 2020, pages 1-11 [URL_NOT_FOUND] BioMed Research International, 2020
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Journal of Dermatologic Science, August 2016, ePublication [URL_NOT_FOUND] Journal of Dermatologic Science, 2016
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, June 2013, pages 6-11 [URL_NOT_FOUND] Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2013
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International Journal of Toxicology, 2012, pages 147S-168S [URL_NOT_FOUND] International Journal of Toxicology, 2012
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- DECYLENE GLYCOL
- EC Number
- 214-288-2
- Function
- Skin Conditioning
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