Ingredient index / Personal care
Propylene Glycol
A humectant and solvent that helps bind water and incorporate other ingredients into a formula.
- Label name
- Propylene Glycol
- Typical function
- Humectant
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Serums, toners, creams and hair products.
What should you check on the label?
Do not confuse it with Polypropylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol. Similar names are not identical substances.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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