Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate 1
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate 2
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate 3
AKA: Dilinoleic Acid Dimer, Linoleic Acid Dimer Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
Form
Liquid
Functions
Binding
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester created in the late 20th century to provide skin conditioning and emollient properties in cosmetics. Designed to mimic the sensorial feel of natural oils while offering improved stability and spreadability.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR