AKA: Didodecyl hydrogen citrate, 25637-88-1, DILAURYL CITRATE [INCI], 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Didodecyl ester, 247-146-3, 3-Dilauryl citrate, Citric acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Didodecyl hydrogen citrate
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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