Ingredient · dataset v56
Isosorbide Dicaprylate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A C8 (caprylic) diester, below the C12 fatty-ester bar. Round-2 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Short-chain ester
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Moisturizers
Moisturizers (1)
Related short-chain ester
- Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Isosorbide Dicaprylate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A C8 (caprylic) diester, below the C12 fatty-ester bar. Round-2 2b, approved.
Does Isosorbide Dicaprylate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Isosorbide Dicaprylate 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.