METHYLENE GLYCOL

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Methylene glycol is often used in formulations for its ability to stabilize certain components and improve product consistency. It can act as a mild preservative due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: the use of methylene glycol is controversial mainly because it is related to formaldehyde, which can be released under certain conditions, raising safety concerns.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal-derived components.

✨ To know: Methylene glycol is mainly of concern in thermal hair products, such as certain keratin smoothing treatments, where it is more likely to release formaldehyde under the effect of heat. Use in skin cosmetics is less common and highly regulated.

Present in: Often found in certain hair care products, especially those designed to smooth or control frizz. Rarely used in skin care products.

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