Ingredient
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Low risk
FunctionTexture
What it is — Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide (INCI), an amino-acid (glutamic acid) derived oil-gelling agent.
What it does — It thickens and stabilises the oil phase so formulas hold their texture without feeling waxy.
Typical use — Found in sunscreens, sun sticks, lip products and oil gels, often paired with dibutyl lauroyl glutamide.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits all skin types; it is a structural ingredient with no active role.
Safety — Rated low risk. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — a well-tolerated texture agent.
Cross-reference
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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