Moisturizing Ingredient - Propylene Glycol

Specification of Moisturizing Ingredient - Propylene Glycol

Chemical industry
​Product Description:
  ​Selling Propylene glycol, also known as 1,2-propanediol, is a synthetic (i.e. man-made) alcohol that attracts / absorbs air. It is a thick, colorless liquid, which is almost non-existent, but has a slightly sweet taste. Propylene glycol is one of the most widely used ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products, including facial cleansers, moisturizers, body soaps, shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, shaving preparations, and fragrances.

Product Details:
  Because propylene glycol attracts water, it functions as a moisturizer and is used in moisturizers to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. Other reported uses include skin conditioning agents, viscosity lowering agents, solvents, and fragrance agents.