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Dibutyl Adipate
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A light, fast-spreading emollient that gives a smooth, non-greasy slip and helps dissolve sunscreen filters.
What it does
Dibutyl adipate is an ester emollient. It softens skin, improves how easily a product spreads, and finishes light rather than oily. It is also a good solvent for UV filters, so it appears in many sunscreens. Its contribution is texture and feel, not a skin-changing effect.
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