Propylene glycol dermatitis.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Propylene glycol dermatitis.
J M Catanzaro, J G Smith
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
Findings
Propylene glycol, a super common ingredient in skincare and cosmetics, can cause two types of skin problems: irritant reactions (like redness or burning) and allergic sensitization (where your skin develops an allergy to it over time). The study reviewed existing research to understand how often and why these reactions happen, and found enough evidence that people with sensitive skin should be aware of this ingredient.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Ingredients studied