Propylene Glycol

PART TWO OF BIOÉTHIQUE'S VIDEO SERIES ON TOXIC COSMETIC INGREDIENTS

Protect yourself and your family from inexpensive and

harmful ingredients

Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. 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 and is known to increase penetration of toxins into the skin. Companies use Propylene glycol because it is a very inexpensive ingredient which adds a "slickness" to cosmetic products. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as it is a strong skin irritant which can cause contact dermatitis and can also cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.

At Bioéthique we believe that education is the best form of empowerment. Enjoy this second installment on harmful ingredients commonly found in skin care products, as hosted by Anjoli Rahkit, Bioéthique's education spokesperson.