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Propanediol
PropanediolHydrator
A light water-puller that also dissolves hard-to-mix ingredients. Often used in place of propylene glycol.
What it does
Many brands use it as a corn-based swap for propylene glycol because it feels lighter. It supports texture and hydration rather than doing the main work.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a solvent (dissolves other ingredients).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
Also known as
1,3-propanediol
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