What is it?

Dicaprylyl ether is a skin conditioning agent (emollient) derived from caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oils.

What does it do?

Emollients are widely used in personal care products to make the skin soft and supple and provide a silky skin feel. The dicarprylyl ether in our antiperspirant stick helps with a smooth dry feeling application.

What are the alternatives?

The main alternatives used in antiperspirant products are silicones (liquid siloxanes and particularly volatile polyorganosiloxanes, e.g. cyclopentaxiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, cyclomethicones, dimethicone and derivatives). We do not use silicones in any of our products due to the synthetic nature of the compounds and environmental and safety concerns. There are a number of other emollients used in antiperspirants, like C12 15 alkyl benzoate, polyethylene glycol (PEG)-derivatives and some esters. We cannot use most of these ingredients because they are highly processed chemicals.

What are the risks?

The use of dicaprylyl ether in an antiperspirant stick is considered to be safe.

Tom’s of Maine recognizes that no two people are alike, and even with pure and natural ingredients, some individuals may develop an allergic reaction that is unique to them. As with any product, be sure to discontinue use if you experience discomfort or other indications that the product may not be appropriate for your individual body chemistry

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