DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

Ingredient type:OTHER

Diethylene Glycol

✨ Role: It is sometimes added to formulations for its humectant properties, i.e. it helps retain moisture in cosmetic products.

Ingredient type: Solvent

‍⚕️ Safety: Not safe for cosmetic use. Diethylene glycol is known to be toxic and is not recommended in cosmetic products intended for application to the skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and not derived from animals.

✨ Worth knowing: The use of diethylene glycol in cosmetics is strictly regulated and even banned in many countries due to its toxic effects. Its ingestion or absorption can be dangerous and lead to serious damage.

Present in: Traditionally used as an industrial solvent, it should not be present in modern skin care formulations without adequate safety controls.

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