Propylene Glycol

Helps attract water.

What it is

A clear, colorless liquid made in a lab. It belongs to the glycols, a group of alcohols that mix easily with water.

Holds water in the skin's outer layer and helps dissolve other ingredients.

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Helps attract waterOfficial EU function: Humectant

Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - miscellaneous

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance