Ingredient guide
Propylene Glycol.
Also known as: 1,2-propanediol, propane-1,2-diol, methyl ethyl glycol, PG
A synthetic liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer in cosmetics.
Regulations
Global status.
How propylene glycol is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
Allowed in 11
🇺🇸USA
Allowed
🇪🇺EU
Allowed
🇬🇧UK
Allowed
🇨🇦Canada
Allowed
🇯🇵Japan
Allowed
🇰🇷S. Korea
Allowed
🇦🇺Australia
Allowed
🇨🇳China
Allowed
🇧🇷Brazil
Allowed
🇮🇳India
Allowed
🌏ASEAN
Allowed
Why it’s used
The reason brands include it.
Attracts and retains moisture, improves product texture, and enhances the penetration of other active ingredients into the skin.
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products in our database
8
brands use it
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product categories
Categories
Propylene Glycol in product types.
Click a category to see every product containing propylene glycol.
Alternatives
Common alternatives.
vegetable glycerin
hyaluronic acid
aloe vera
honey
sodium PCA
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use propylene glycol. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Questions
Quick answers.
What is Propylene Glycol?
A synthetic liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer in cosmetics.
Why is Propylene Glycol used in cosmetics?
Attracts and retains moisture, improves product texture, and enhances the penetration of other active ingredients into the skin.
How is Propylene Glycol regulated?
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food and cosmetic use. No concentration limits in cosmetics.
Does Numbrrrz contain Propylene Glycol?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.