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Ingredients / Humectants

Pentylene glycol

Also listed as 1,2-pentanediol, Hydrolite 5

Humectant with preservative boosting.

Safe. Lets formulas cut phenoxyethanol.

Pulls water into the stratum corneum. Needs an emollient or occlusive over it, from the same product or the next step, or the water leaves again in dry air.

Group
Humectants
Pore-clogging rating
0 out of 5
Malassezia (fungal acne)
Safe
Helps with
Barrier and sensitivity, Dehydration
Suits
Dry skin, Sensitive skin

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