Glyceryl Dilaurate

Glyceryl dilaurate is a diester of glycerin and lauric acid with a light, fatty feel that works as an emollient and co-emulsifier. It's used to improve spread, adjust viscosity, and stabilize oil phases in lotions, gels, and milks.
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Overview
A lightweight emollient that keeps skin feeling soft, not greasy.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Emulsifying
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Moderate

Skin Benefits

Gives lightweight softness without heaviness, helping skin feel comfortable and conditioned. Supports a smooth application that leaves skin feeling supple.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in gel-creams, fluid moisturizers, and sprays to keep textures light yet silky. Also found in fast-absorbing serums and hydrating mists for an elegant finish.

Comedogenic Rating

Glyceryl Dilaurate has a comedogenic rating of 3. It has a moderate likelihood of clogging pores, especially for acne-prone skin.

Safety

Usually low irritation, but lauric-derived lipids can be too rich for some acne-prone users and may contribute to breakouts in susceptible individuals. No common regulatory limits at standard concentrations.

Is Glyceryl Dilaurate a Good Ingredient?

It's Good for providing lightweight emolliency and co-emulsification that improves spread and stability in fluid textures, a dependable contribution to feel and formulation. Because it's lauric-derived, it can be too rich for some acne-prone users and contribute to breakouts in susceptible skin, which limits it to Good.

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