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Ingredients / Humectants

Propylene glycol

Also listed as PG, 1,2-propanediol

Glycol solvent and humectant, the older sibling of propanediol.

Rated 0. A minority report sting on compromised skin.

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
Dehydration
Suits
Dry skin

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