Propylene Glycol

Description

SoapGoods is not FDA regulated. All of our products are recommended for external use only. Soapgoods does not sell items for use in food.

Grade: USP

In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water.

Propylene glycol is Commonly found in:

• * makeup
• * shampoo
• * deodorant
• * detangler
• * styling mousse
• * cleansing cream
• * mascara
• * soap
• * skin cream
• * bubble bath
• * baby powder
• * conditioner
• * toner
• * after shave
• * baby wipes

Also in:

• * Tyre sealant
• * Rubber cleaner
• * De-icer
• * Stain removers
• * Fabric softener
• * Degreaser
• * Paint
• * Adhesive
• * Wallpaper stripper

In food – Cake mixes, salad dressings, soft drinks, popcorn, food colorings, fat-free ice cream and sour cream. It also protects food from freezing and helps as a preservative.

In toiletries and cosmetics – Lotions, creams, some baby wipes (though not in the brand I have in my cabinet), shampoos, antiperspirants, cosmetics, lipstick, lubricants

In other household items – Room deodorizers, cleaners, sanitizers and yes, new "non-toxic" and "safe" automotive antifreezes

And specific to the soap making and toiletry making industry, it is also used as a carrier in fragrance oils and in many melt and pour soap bases.

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of controversy about propylene glycol.