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What is it?

Propanediol is a natural, skin-friendly alternative to propylene glycol, commonly used in personal care products. It is a glycol that is recognized for its sustainability and high purity. Unlike other glycols, which is often criticized for its petroleum-based origins, propanediol offers a more eco-friendly and less irritating option for skincare formulations.

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Propanediol is a natural, skin-friendly alternative to propylene glycol, commonly used in personal care products. It is a glycol that is recognized for its sustainability and high purity. Unlike other glycols, which is often criticized for its petroleum-based origins, propanediol offers a more eco-friendly and less irritating option for skincare formulations.

Where does it come from?

Propanediol is primarily derived from corn through a sustainable and environmentally friendly fermentation process. This corn-derived version is approved by Ecocert™ and the Natural Products Association, making it a popular choice in natural and organic cosmetic products.

What are the benefits?

What are the benefits?

  • Safe and Natural: Free from petroleum derivatives, it provides a safer alternative to other glycols.
  • Eco-Friendly: Produced through an environmentally sustainable process, contributing to the creation of green and clean beauty products.
  • As a Humectant: It draws moisture from the environment into the skin, helping to maintain hydration and improve skin texture, especially in products designed for dry or aging skin.
  • As an Emollient: It softens the skin, forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss, making it ideal for moisturizing creams.
  • As a Penetration Enhancer: It helps other active ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing their effectiveness.
  • As a Preservative Booster: It enhances the shelf life of products by improving the efficacy of preservative systems, ensuring the stability and longevity of cosmetic formulations.

How is it used in our products?

Propanediol is used, for example, in F59 Corrective Face Serum and F60 Corrective Eye Cream from OLIVEDA. Included for its hydration, anti-aging, and penetrating properties.  It also safely, naturally, and effectively enhances the shelf life of products.