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Glycol
Explained
Glycol refers to a group of ingredients that are commonly used to improve the texture of products. Common glycols include propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and pentylene glycol.
See all 112 products with Glycol
Users who like it
18%
Users who avoid it
82%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34128
INCI Name
GLYCOL
EC #
 203-473-3
All Functions
Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
