DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE

Also known as: Isosorbide dimethyl ether, 2,5-Dimethyl isosorbide

DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE

What it is

It is a plant based ingredient used to enhance the penetration and therefore, the performance of an active ingredient in the formulation.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below

Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)

European Union – CIR Data unavailable
European Union – SCCS Data unavailable
US FDA Data unavailable
ASEAN guidelines Data unavailable

Safety in special situations

Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Cancer free Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns

Vegan

Biodegradable

Ecotoxicity Not listed as ecotoxic based on currently available data

Natural/Synthetic May be naturally derived or synthetic depending on the formulation

Note

  • You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.

Attributes

Comedogenicity May cause mild occlusion depending on formulation and skin type

Acne prone skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data

Sensitive skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with sensitive skin based on currently available data

Conclusion Dimethyl Isosorbide is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
  • https://european-union.europa.eu/index_en
  • https://www.researchgate.net

Disclaimer

The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in