Ingredient · dataset v56
Dipropylene Glycol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small ether-diol solvent for fragrance and actives; no fatty chain, no feeding record.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Checked products with this ingredient (9)
Product types: Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Toners
Micellar waters (2)
Moisturizers (3)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
Serums & Treatments (2)
Toners (2)
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
- Dicaprylyl Ether — No known trigger
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Isosorbide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Dipropylene Glycol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small ether-diol solvent for fragrance and actives; no fatty chain, no feeding record.
Does Dipropylene Glycol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Dipropylene Glycol 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.
Check a full list containing Dipropylene Glycol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.