INCI Name: Hexylene Glycol
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with mild characteristic odor
Solubility: Water-soluble and oil-compatible
Usage Rate: 0.1% – 5%
Function: Solvent, humectant, emulsifier, texture enhancer, stabilizer
Hexylene Glycol is a versatile, low molecular weight glycol used widely in cosmetics and personal care products. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and co-emulsifier, improving product consistency, stability, and absorption. Its ability to reduce surface tension makes it an excellent carrier for actives in both skincare and haircare formulations.
Hexylene Glycol is a diol with both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, making it an effective ingredient for solubilizing hard-to-dissolve materials. It enhances the delivery of active ingredients, contributes to skin softness, and plays a key role in maintaining formula clarity and consistency.
Add directly to the water phase or as a solubilizing aid for actives and preservatives. Can be used with glycols, surfactants, and hydrotropes for maximum system clarity.
Blend into water phase at room temperature. Compatible with actives, acids, and emulsifiers.
