Propylene Glycol.
What is it?
Propylene glycol is a humectant (hydrator) that contributes to the delivery of key active ingredients into skin. It also plays a role in keeping formulas from melting in high heat or from freezing in low temps. It is a colorless and odorless liquid that functions as a humectant, solvent, and conditioning agent in skincare. It helps maintain moisture levels in products and improves the skin’s ability to absorb active ingredients.
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Propylene glycol is a humectant (hydrator) that contributes to the delivery of key active ingredients into skin. It also plays a role in keeping formulas from melting in high heat or from freezing in low temps. It is a colorless and odorless liquid that functions as a humectant, solvent, and conditioning agent in skincare. It helps maintain moisture levels in products and improves the skin’s ability to absorb active ingredients.
Where does it come from?
Also known as 1,2-propanediol, propylene glycol is a lab-made ingredient for purity and found in skincare products with a proven track record of safety.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Verrouillage de l’hydratation: attire et retient l’eau dans la peau, la maintenant hydratée et souple.
- Absorption: permet aux ingrédients actifs de pénétrer plus profondément dans la peau.
- Stabilisant: empêche les formules de se dessécher ou de se séparer.
- Texture: crée une consistance lisse et facile à étaler dans nos crèmes et sérums.
- Protecteur: inhibe la croissance de certains agents pathogènes dans les produits.
How is it used in our products?
Propylene glycol is used in F09 Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream and F60 Corrective Eye Cream from OLIVEDA and 008 Shining Dope Eye Cream from LA DOPE. This multi-functional ingredient is included for its moisture-locking and absorbing properties, it can minimize the signs of maturing skin. It contributes to the texture of our products while it works synergistically with other humectants like hyaluronic acid, ensuring the skin remains supple while also promoting the delivery of beneficial ingredients more effectively. It also safely contributes to the shelf life of products.
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