Propylene glycol used to be an ingredient to avoid in the clean beauty and natural food space, but recently, it's been showing up in many a green product. Here's everything you need to know about it—including which variety to look for. 🔍
"Propylene glycol is a humectant, solubilized and stabilizer that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. Historically it has been produced from petrochemicals," says clean cosmetic chemistAs she noted, it is typically a petrochemical-derived ingredient, which makes it environmentally irresponsible given the climate effects of using fossil fuels. Additionally, some report finding the ingredient irritating—and some have allergic reactions to it.
Some producers go a step further and ensure it's GMO-free. While it's a relatively new innovation, several green cosmetic labs have begun producing it en masse. Ideally, as consumer demand grows, so will production. That's the thing about green cosmetics: The technology is evolving rapidly; the consumer just needs to push brands to utilize it. This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
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