Propylene Glycol

Our database includes 4750 products that contain Propylene Glycol.

You should know

Concerns

Eczema

Comedogenic Rating: 0

Irritancy Rating: 0

Explained

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

People also like: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

People also dislike: Niacinamide, Parfum, Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: Methyl Glycol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, Trimethyl Glycol, and 1,2-Propanediol

Propylene Glycol is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 11.4% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Stats

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

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Dullness • Texture • Fine Lines

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Sensitivity • Dryness • Redness

Where it's used

Propylene Glycol is most often found as ingredient number 11 within an ingredient list.

Of the 2 products in our database that have a known concentration of Propylene Glycol, we've seen concentrations from 0.3% to 12% specified within their ingredient lists.