Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Also known as: Propandiol, Trimethylene Glycol, 1,3-Dihydroxypropane, 2-Deoxyglycerol, Methylpropanediol, and Propane-1,3-Diol
Propanediol is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 20.0% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Propanediol is most often found as ingredient number 8 within an ingredient list.
Of the 3 products in our database that have a known concentration of Propanediol, we've seen concentrations from 3.1% to 5% specified within their ingredient lists.
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References
Products with Propanediol
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 58392
- INCI Name: PROPANEDIOL
- EC #: Â 207-997-3
- All Functions: Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
