PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/SOLVENT

✨ Role: Pentylene Glycol is used in cosmetic products primarily as a moisturizing agent and solvent. It helps attract and retain moisture in the skin, improving its appearance and texture. It can also increase the penetration of other active ingredients.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, Pentylene Glycol is generally considered safe for topical use in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Pentylene Glycol is a vegan ingredient because it is chemically synthesized.

✨ Note: This ingredient is generally well tolerated by all skin types, but as with any humectant, it may cause irritation on very sensitive skin or in high concentrations. It also has antimicrobial properties.

Found in: Moisturizers, serums, lotions, hair care products, and sometimes in makeup for its moisturizing and stabilizing properties.

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