Dipropylene glycol

(DPG) is a versatile, clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial applications.

• INCI name: Dipropylene Glycol
• Physical appearance: Clear, viscous liquid
• Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents
• Odor: Very mild or nearly odorless
  

  🌿 Functions and Uses

  In Cosmetics and Personal Care:
  • Solvent: Helps dissolve other ingredients like fragrances, preservatives, and actives.
  • Humectant: Attracts and retains moisture, improving skin hydration.
  • Fragrance carrier: Enhances and stabilizes scent in perfumes, body sprays, and lotions.
  • Stabilizer: Improves the uniformity and shelf life of formulations.
  • Viscosity reducer: Makes formulations smoother and easier to apply.
  Common in:
  • Perfumes and body mists
  • Lotions and creams
  • Deodorants
  • Hair products
  • Facial toners and serums

⚕ Safety Profile

• Low toxicity: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for cosmetic use.
• Non-irritating and non-sensitizing: Suitable even for sensitive skin formulations.
• Environmentally safe: Biodegradable.

💡 Formulation Tips

• Typical use level in cosmetics: 1–10% (can vary depending on product type).
• Compatible with water, alcohols, glycols, and most surfactants.
• Can improve fragrance solubility and performance in water-based sprays.