Is Propylene Glycol Bad? It Depends on Your Skin
Propylene glycol isn't the villain the internet says. But it isn't for everyone either.
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Is propylene glycol bad? It depends on your skin. It keeps products moist, and it's even approved in food. But it can irritate some people. Dermatologists named it Allergen of the Year in 2018. It also helps other ingredients sink deeper into skin. Our Body Balm has just four ingredients, and no propylene glycol. Fewer ingredients, fewer questions.
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Key points from the full guide
- Propylene glycol is a humectant and solvent that keeps products moist and helps other ingredients penetrate skin.
- It has low toxicity and is approved for use in food, so many scary claims online are overstated.
- It can cause irritation and allergic reactions in some people, and dermatologists named it Allergen of the Year in 2018.
- Because it boosts penetration, it can carry other ingredients deeper into the skin.
- People with eczema or reactive skin may do better with simpler, glycol free formulas.
Read the full guide: Propylene Glycol: Penetration Enhancer and Skin Irritant