Propanediol

Our database includes 5387 products that contain Propanediol.

Rating: Liked

Written by Jacob Laboissonniere | Published May 22, 2020

Explained

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.

People also like: Glycerin, Panthenol, Niacinamide

People also dislike: Glycerin, Parfum, Propylene Glycol

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 20.7% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Solvent

Community Stats

215 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Dryness • Fine Lines • Dullness • Sensitivity

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Normal

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Fungal Acne • Redness • Hormonal Acne

Where it's used

Propanediol is most often found as ingredient number 8 within an ingredient list.

Of the 2 products in our database that have a known concentration of Propanediol, we've seen concentrations from 3.1% to 4% specified within their ingredient lists.