Hexylene Glycol
The smooth blender.
What it does
A solvent that helps ingredients blend and keeps liquids thin and even. It can also help stop germs.
Good to know
A lab study found it kills common germs at 5-10%. Like other glycols, it may irritate eyes and sensitive skin when strong.
Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Face washes
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- Antibacterial and antifungal properties of propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, and 1,3-butylene glycol in vitro (Acta Derm Venereol, 1991) (Medical)
- PubChem: Hexylene glycol (Independent)
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