Butylene Glycol
Category: Solvent, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant
Brief description: Butylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant and solvent in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Helps retain moisture, enhances product penetration, and improves product texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly dry and dehydrated skin.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Butylene glycol is a diol alcohol with the molecular formula C4H10O2.
Physical aspect: Colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and emulsifiers.
Concentration: Typically used at 1-10% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic ingredient derived from petroleum; some concerns over environmental impact due to its non-renewable source.
Brief description: Butylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant and solvent in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Helps retain moisture, enhances product penetration, and improves product texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly dry and dehydrated skin.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Butylene glycol is a diol alcohol with the molecular formula C4H10O2.
Physical aspect: Colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and emulsifiers.
Concentration: Typically used at 1-10% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic ingredient derived from petroleum; some concerns over environmental impact due to its non-renewable source.
