Pentylene Glycol.
What is it?
Pentylene Glycol is a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, such as sugar beets and corn cobs. It is a versatile skincare ingredient known for its ability to bind well to liquid, making it an excellent hydrating agent. It also has mild preservative properties and enhances the texture of skincare formulations.
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Pentylene Glycol is a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, such as sugar beets and corn cobs. It is a versatile skincare ingredient known for its ability to bind well to liquid, making it an excellent hydrating agent. It also has mild preservative properties and enhances the texture of skincare formulations.
Where does it come from?
Pentylene Glycol occurs naturally in some plants, like sugar beets and corn cobs. For skincare purposes, it is purified to ensure consistency.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Hydration: Binds to water, helping to hydrate the skin and improve the texture of skincare formulas.
- Solvent: Dissolves other compounds and aids in the penetration of ingredients into the skin.
- Emulsion Stabilizer: Helps to thicken and stabilize emulsions.
- Antimicrobial: Protects products from harmful bacteria and improves shelf life.
- Preservative Booster: Works synergistically with other preservatives to enhance their effectiveness and reduce their required dose.
- Enhanced Penetration: Improves the absorption of other active ingredients, boosting their efficacy.
- Skin Conditioning: Mild and non-irritating, suitable for delicate skin types.
How is it used in our products?
Pentylene Glycol is used, for example, in F06 Cell Active Face Serum and F42 Corrective Face Cream from OLIVEDA. It is included for its hydrating and natural preservative-boosting properties. It is used to hydrate the skin, dissolve other ingredients, stabilize formulations, and enhance the shelf life of products. Additionally, it improves the texture and consistency of cosmetic formulations, making them more effective and pleasant to use.
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