BUTYL GLYCOLATE

Ingredient type: OTHER

✨ Role: Butyl Glycolate is used in cosmetic products primarily as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients that are more difficult to incorporate into the formula, and can also improve product texture for smoother application to the skin.

Ingredient type: Solvent

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in the concentrations used in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan products.

✨ Worth knowing: Butyl Glycolate is generally well tolerated by the skin, but as with any ingredient, irritation is possible in individuals with skin sensitivities. A patch test is always recommended if you have sensitive skin.

Present in: Often found in lotions, moisturizers, cleansers and sometimes in sunscreens to improve product dispersion and texture.