Propylene Glycol

  • Hydration
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Redness
  • 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 Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol is an aliphatic alcohol.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to attract moisture to the formula and skin's surface to help maintain a moisturized feel, to leave the skin's surface feeling soft and smooth, and to dissolve other ingredients to create a uniform formula.[2] It is also used to adjust the formula's viscosity and flow.[2]

Propylene Glycol Details

Ingredient function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Sunscreen, Moisturizing Cream, Cleansing Foam
INCI name
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CosIng ID
37269

Propylene Glycol References

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