Propylene Glycol
Humectant & solvent
What is Propylene Glycol?
A humectant and carrier that helps ingredients penetrate and keeps formulas from drying out. Well tolerated by most, though a small number of people are sensitive to it.
In skincare terms, Propylene Glycol is a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water, and a solvent that helps dissolve and carry other ingredients in a formula.
What does it do?
Propylene Glycol is primarily used for humectant & solvent.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Propylene Glycol appears in moisturisers, sets, serums, spf and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Propylene Glycol may appear as: propylene glycol, propanediol, propylene glycol dicaprate.
