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Dipropylene Glycol

Universal glycol solvent and moisturizer — DPG dissolves hard-to-dissolve actives, essential oils, and perfumes while moisturizing the skin. Popular in K-beauty essences and fragrance products.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) — a synthetic glycol, an ether of propylene glycol. It serves as: a solvent (dissolving essential oils, perfumes, silicones, and other hard-to-dissolve components), a moisturizer, and a viscosity regulator. Lower toxicity than propylene glycol. In INCI: Dipropylene Glycol.

Standard solvent and moisturizer in K-beauty toners, essences, fragrance balms, and body products. Often found alongside propylene glycol or butylene glycol.

Key Benefits

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Powerful solvent for actives and fragrances

Dissolves complex ester mixtures, perfumes, and hard-to-dissolve active components, ensuring their stable distribution in the aqueous phases of formulations.

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Hydration without greasiness

Hygroscopic glycol that attracts moisture and retains it in the stratum corneum — light hydration without an occlusive feel.

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Texture and application improvement

Reduces the viscosity of formulations, improving their application and spread on the skin — provides the characteristic "slip" of K-beauty essences.

Suitable for

Suitable for all skin types

Main Actions

✓ Dissolving actives and perfumes✓ Moisturization✓ Viscosity regulation✓ Texture improvement

DPG in K-beauty perfumed products

Dipropylene Glycol — a standard solvent in Japanese and Korean perfumed cosmetics. Also used as a carrier in solid perfumes and essential oils for aromatherapy. Safer than propylene glycol at higher concentrations.

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