Butylene Glycol

  • Hydration
  • Skin Barrier Repair
  • Fragrance

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Butylene Glycol

Butylene glycol is an aliphatic diol.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to attract moisture to the formula and skin surface to help maintain hydration, prevent the ingredient's characteristic odor or taste from becoming overly noticeable, and smooth and refine the skin surface.[2] It is also used to dissolve other raw materials to create a uniform formula and to control the formula's viscosity and flow.[2]

Butylene Glycol Details

Ingredient function
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Moisturizing Cream, Toner, Sunscreen
INCI name
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
CosIng ID
74756

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