Propylene glycol
What it is: A clear, synthetic liquid with hydrating and smoothing properties.
What it does: Attracts more water to the skin and locks in moisture to fight dryness and improve texture.
Where you’ll find it: Pretty much everywhere. Propylene glycol is found in some 14,000 products, including cleansers, moisturizers, lotions, soaps, shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, and shaving creams.
Propylene Glycol works as a humectant, solvent and emollient that can enhance delivery of key active ingredients into skin.
It is soluble in water, and it also stops formulas from freezing at low temperatures. It is a clear purified liquid that is produced synthetically. Propylene Glycol is a versatile solvent used in different products such as serums, creams, cleansers, toners, and haircare products.
MAIN BENEFITS:
-Dissolves stubborn active ingredients
-Enhances delivery of key actives into skin
-Decreases viscosity
-Retains moisture and prevents water loss
-Enhances preservative efficacy
– Gives lightweight feel to products.
