Mixed
1,2-Hexanediol
Hydrating
These ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They’re often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
Explained
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
See all 19,221 products with 1,2-Hexanediol
Users who like it
51%
Users who avoid it
49%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Alternative names
1,2 Hexanediol
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
21.6%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2%
References
Products with 1,2-Hexanediol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54170
INCI Name
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
EC #
 230-029-6
All Functions
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
