PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene glycol is used as an emulsion stabilizer, humectant, solvent and a broad-spectrum antimicrobial. It improves texture of the product. It has all the characteristics of a solvent. It is not reactive and can dissolve many other compounds. It is also known to have antimicrobial properties. It offers a double advantage: it protects the skin from harmful bacteria, which could otherwise cause body odor and acne problems on the skin. Secondly, it protects the product from any microbial growth, so the product can show the same quality during its use and shelf life.

• Skin care: Due to the two -OH groups, it has a natural tendency to attract water. It also retains water, which is especially helpful for dry skin. It is used as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, for its ability to retain moisture. It is used in moisturizer, baby sunscreen, around-eye cream, antiperspirant/deodorant, serums & essences, hand cream, anti-aging, facial moisturizer/treatment, detanning products, bath oil/salts/soak, body oil, body firming lotion, cuticle treatment, body wash/cleanser, tanning oil, recreational sunscreen
• Hair care: It is used in various hair care products such as hair treatment/serum, hair spray, hair styling aide, shampoo, detangler, beard care, shaving cream, beard oil, conditioner, hair color and bleaching, styling gel/lotion, mask, setting powder/spray
• Decorative cosmetics: It is used in cosmetics such as lipstick, concealer, eye shadow, foundation, CC cream, blush, lip balm, facial powder, bronzer/highlighter, lip gloss, BB cream, makeup primer, brow liner, lip liner, eye liner, lip plumper, lip balm, makeup remover