Butylene Glycol is a multifunctional ingredient used in cosmetics and personal care products as a humectant, carrier, antiseptic, solvent, preservative booster, and emollient. It is derived from natural renewable raw materials and is a food-grade ingredient found in various peppers. Butylene Glycol is non-irritating and sensitizing, making it suitable for all skin types.
{"Moisturizing": "Butylene Glycol acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.", "Emollient": "It is also an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin.", "Stabilizing": "Butylene Glycol can stabilize emulsions and prevent the settling and crystallization of insoluble ingredients.", "Antimicrobial": "It has antimicrobial properties, suppressing microbial growth in high concentrations.", "Solvent": "Butylene Glycol is a good solvent for essential oils, pigments, and surfactants.", "Viscosity decreasing": "It can decrease the viscosity of products, making them easier to apply.", "Penetration enhancing": "Butylene Glycol enhances the penetration levels and duration of other ingredients.", "Exfoliating": "It speeds up exfoliation by dissolving the inter-keratinocyte cement."}
Butylene Glycol is generally considered safe for use on all skin types.
Butylene Glycol is non-irritating and sensitizing.
Butylene Glycol should not be used on broken or irritated skin.
Butylene Glycol is derived from natural renewable raw materials.
Butylene Glycol is also used as a solvent for flavors and fragrances, and as a deicing agent for aircraft. It has an extended shelf life of up to two years and is certified by Vegan, Ecocert, COSMOS, and Halal organizations.
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