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Why is propylene glycol (PG Liquid CAS 57-55-6 ) used in cosmetics?

Jul 22, 2025 Leave a message

Propylene glycol CAS 57-55-6 is a non-toxic, liquid additive that absorbs water. As a humectant, emollient, and preservative, propylene glycol holds moisture while preventing mold in certain medicines, cosmetics, and foods. As a solvent, it helps improve the texture and consistency of foods, drugs, paints, and more. It is also used to create artificial smoke.

 

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Why is propylene glycol PG Liquid used in cosmetics?

 

Propylene glycol is a common ingredient in cosmetic, personal, and skin care products. It is in anywhere from 26.4% to 37.8% of registered personal care products.3 Propylene glycol is a versatile substance that carries out many functions in the product formulations in which it is included. Some of these functions include the following:

 

  • Humectants: added to cosmetics and skin care products to cause moisturizing properties. PG chemical acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin, thus hydrating and moisturizing it.
  • Emollient: An emollient is an ingredient that soothes and moisturizes the skin and plays a key role in skin care products for dry skin. Propylene glycol liquid is an emollient because it forms an oily layer on the skin that prevents moisture loss.
  • Controls Viscosity: Propylene glycol reduces the thickness of cosmetic formulations and products. This makes them easier to apply to the skin and also promotes absorption.
  • Preservative: PG/MPG is often used as a preservative in cosmetics and skin care products along with other chemicals.

 

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