Science
Mechanism of Action
It conditions the skin by forming a protective layer, leading to a smoother feel. Additionally, it acts as a texture enhancer, stabilizes emulsions, and may mitigate irritation from other formulation components.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
Being lipophilic, it is relatively insoluble in water and aids in stabilizing cosmetic emulsions.
Safety
Safety Profile
The CIR is evaluating its family; however, related dimer dilinoleates exhibit low toxicity (oral LD50 > 2000 mg/kg) and show no evidence of irritation, sensitization, mutagenicity, or genotoxicity. No EU restrictions are reported for this ingredient family.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
This emollient and texture-enhancing ingredient offers significant conditioning benefits and improved product feel, making it a valuable addition to many skincare formulations.
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