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Pentylene Glycol

Explained

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

See all 11,009 products with Pentylene Glycol

Users who like it
45%
Users who avoid it
55%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent Capable of dissolving another substance.

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
12.6%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 58983
INCI Name PENTYLENE GLYCOL
EC #  226-285-3
All Functions Skin Conditioning, Solvent