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Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate
A solvent used with clays to help them swell and form a smooth, stable gel.
What it does
Propylene carbonate is a solvent used most often alongside clay thickeners such as bentonite or hectorite. It helps the clay swell and disperse so it forms a smooth, stable gel rather than gritty clumps. It is a processing-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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