Butylene Glycol

Why Choose Butylene Glycol?

Butylene Glycol is a versatile ingredient that supports hydration, dissolves active ingredients, and enhances skin feel. It also helps improve the penetration of ingredients into the skin and keeps products from drying out over time.

Key Benefits:

• Improves skin hydration and moisture retention
• Acts as a solvent for actives and botanical extracts
• Enhances skin absorption and texture
• Prevents product dryness and crystallization
• Compatible with most formulation types

Usage Guidelines:

• Recommended Use: 1% – 10%
• Best added to the water phase of emulsions
• Stable in both cold and hot process formulations
• pH stable and suitable for sensitive skin

Formulation Tips:

• Use with glycerin or sodium PCA for enhanced humectancy
• Ideal carrier for water-soluble extracts and actives
• Improves texture in gel-based and serum formulations

Regulatory Notes:

• Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide
• Non-comedogenic and non-irritating
• Often used in dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic formulas

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Certifications

• Cosmetic-grade, high-purity ingredient
• Vegan, non-GMO, and cruelty-free
• Compliant with FDA, EU, and Health Canada regulations

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