Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate

Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Emollient ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Stearyl/PPG -3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester formed by the reaction of Stearyl Alcohol (q.v.) and PPG -3 Myristyl Ether (q.v.) with Dilinoleic Acid (q.v.)
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ingredient developed in the late 20th century as an emollient and conditioning agent. Created through modern organic chemistry to provide texture and spreadability in contemporary cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR