1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
1,2-Hexanediol is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 22.3% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
1,2-Hexanediol is most often found as ingredient number 14 within an ingredient list.
Of the 3 products in our database that have a known concentration of 1,2-Hexanediol, we've seen concentrations from 2% to 19% specified within their ingredient lists.
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Products with 1,2-Hexanediol
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 54170
- INCI Name: 1,2-HEXANEDIOL
- EC #: Â 230-029-6
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
