Ingredient
Diglycerin
Low risk
FunctionHumectant
What it is — Diglycerin (INCI: Diglycerin) is a glycerin-based humectant made of two linked glycerin units.
What it does — It attracts and binds water and is commonly used to help keep skin hydrated and comfortable, often giving a slightly less sticky feel than glycerin alone.
Typical use — Appears in toners, essences, creams, masks and cleansers across many product types.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types, including drier skin that welcomes extra water-binding. It layers easily with hyaluronic acid and other humectants.
Safety — Graded low risk; a gentle, widely used humectant. This is general information, not medical advice.
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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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