propylene glycol

 

what is it?

Propylene glycol is an organic, non-toxic and non-carcinogenic alcohol used in cosmetics as a formula preservation ingredient and humectant.

what does it do?

Propylene glycol is primarily used in small amounts to prevent products from freezing or melting at high heat in certain BRAHSTON formulas. Propylene glycol also functions in products as a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

    2-3

    According to EWG, albizia julibrissin durazz extract is rated as a 2-3 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary