Ingredient · dataset v56
Dicaprylyl Ether and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A C8 ether below the edible range; an ether is not an ester Malassezia yeast could split.
MCT-range logic; dry-feel emollient.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Moisturizers
Moisturizers (1)
Related solvent
- 1,2-Hexanediol — No known trigger
- Acetone — No known trigger
- Alcohol Denat — No known trigger
- Butylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Caprylyl Glycol — No known trigger
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Isosorbide — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Sulfone — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Dicaprylyl Ether trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A C8 ether below the edible range; an ether is not an ester the yeast could split.
Does Dicaprylyl Ether feed Malassezia?
No known link: Dicaprylyl Ether is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.