Ingredient
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether (INCI of the same name) is a lightweight emollient.
What it does — It is commonly used to soften the skin and hair and to give a formula easy, smooth spread with a light, non-greasy feel.
Typical use — Found in moisturizers, hair products, sunscreens and lightweight lotions.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who prefer light, fast-absorbing textures, including combination and oilier skin that dislikes heavy finishes.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is 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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