PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/SOLVENT

Glycol

✨ Role: Propylene glycol is primarily used as a humectant in cosmetic products, helping to attract and retain moisture in the skin. It also serves as a solvent for other active ingredients, improving the texture and feel of the product on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, propylene glycol is synthetic and suitable for vegan products.

✨ Note: Well tolerated by most skin types, but may potentially irritate very sensitive skin at high concentrations or with prolonged use without rinsing.

Found in: Mainly in moisturizers, serums, lotions, and hair products such as conditioners.

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