Propanediol
1,3-propanediol is a glycol compound which is made from corn sugar, but can also be synthesized. This material is widely applied in cosmetics and personal care articles owing to its multipurpose nature.
BENIFITS :
Propanediol’s primary job in cosmetics is that of a humectant, a substance that naturally draws and retains moisture on the skin. It helps nourish the skin and keep it moist and also assists in maintaining a skin barrier. Furthermore, propanediol improves solubility of other active agents and boosts their effectiveness in compositions. This one is relatively safe for most skin types and can be used for sensitive skin products. A non-greasy and easy spread formula which further provides skin comfort to the products.
SKIN TYPES :
The use of propanediol does not pose any restriction to skin type whether it is dry, oily, or combination skin. Due to its mildness, it fits best in formulas designed for sensitive skin, and through doing so, it’ll be possible to guarantee that healing damaged skin is doable without aggravating it.