GLYCOL

Ingredient type:SOLVENT

✨ Role: Glycol, often used to refer to ingredients such as propylene glycol or butylene glycol, primarily serves as a humectant in cosmetic products. It draws water into the skin, helping to maintain moisture and improve the overall texture of the product.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, generally considered safe in the concentrations typically used in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, most glycols used in cosmetics are synthetic and therefore compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Note: Although most glycols are well tolerated by the skin, some people with very sensitive skin may experience mild irritation. It is always a good idea to do a tolerance test.

Found in: Glycols are commonly found in moisturizers, serums, lotions, and sometimes in skin cleansers.

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