OriginDerived from petroleum-based hydrocarbons or synthesized from bio-based sources like sugarcane through chemical conversion. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation and oxidation of butene or glucose fermentation followed by chemical synthesis.
Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small organic alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent.
Formula
C4H10O2
Mol. Weight
90.12
CAS #
107-88-0, 6290-03-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Conditioning Agent
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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