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Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Moisturizing
Humectant icon Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant icon Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Other functions
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Petroleum
Petroleum
Ingredients derived from petroleum, also called crude oil. Crude oil deposits were obtained from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.
Petroleum
Petroleum
Ingredients derived from petroleum, also called crude oil. Crude oil deposits were obtained from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.
Pentylene Glycol

Overview

Pentylene glycol is an ingredient that can be derived from vegetables or from petrochemicals. It is most frequently used as a preservative because it exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits.

This ingredient also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives, so it is commonly paired with other preservatives, such as phenylpropanol or chlorphenesin.

In addition to functioning as a preservative, pentylene glycol can also serve as a solvent. It is useful for dissolving substances together, that would not normally be compatible, such as water and polar emollient esters, like C12-15 alkyl benzoate.

According to the manufacturer, it also has moisturizing properties.

Products with Pentylene Glycol

Surreal Skin Foundation Wand
Surratt Beauty
3.9
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Surreal Skin Foundation Wand
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