Is propylene glycol dicaprate safe for baby skin?

Gentle products containing propylene glycol dicaprate

Addiction

Addiction The Blush Nuancer - 2.8g

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Bright Power Soft Creme - 15ml

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Bright Power Soft Creme - 15ml (8ea) Set

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Bright Power Soft Creme - 15ml (2ea) Set

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Bright Power Soft Creme - 15ml (4ea) Set

Becca

Becca Skin Love Glow Glaze Stick

Advanced Clinicals

Advanced Clinicals Rosehip Oil Anti-wrinkle

Cosme Decorte

Cosme Decorte Aq Meliority Intensive Radiance Glow Ritual - Day Serum

Gentler alternatives for baby skin

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See also

• Is propylene glycol dicaprate safe during pregnancy?
• Should I avoid propylene glycol dicaprate during pregnancy?
• What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol dicaprate?

Frequently asked questions

Is propylene glycol dicaprate safe for baby skin?

CIR documents reported uses of propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate in baby lotions (reported use concentrations historically ~2.5%) and includes dermal data; no infant-specific reproductive or developmental harms were found. Because infant skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and an immature barrier, exposure rating is increased by +1 versus adults (from low/measurable to moderate). No infant‑specific adverse data or mechanistic evidence were found. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PGEste_122014_FR.pdf))

Is propylene glycol dicaprate safe for newborns?

CIR documents reported uses of propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate in baby lotions (reported use concentrations historically ~2.5%) and includes dermal data; no infant-specific reproductive or developmental harms were found. Because infant skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and an immature barrier, exposure rating is increased by +1 versus adults (from low/measurable to moderate). No infant‑specific adverse data or mechanistic evidence were found. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PGEste_122014_FR.pdf))

Can I use propylene glycol dicaprate on a baby under 6 months?

We don't have baby-skin-specific data for propylene glycol dicaprate. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.

What are safer alternatives to propylene glycol dicaprate for babies?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol dicaprate based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.

How does VeriMom rate propylene glycol dicaprate for baby skin?

VeriMom scores propylene glycol dicaprate at 39/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.