Ingredient

Pentylene Glycol

Positive in 2 products Neutral in 3

Scout's take

Pentylene Glycol serves as a humectant and has antimicrobial properties, which can enhance product preservation. It is considered safe for facial skin.

More from Scout's analyses

Plant-fermentation-derived humectant; cleaner than propylene glycol.

from the analysis of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Clean-beauty preservative / chelator — low concern.

from the analysis of W3LL People Bio Powder Foundation

Mild humectant from plant sugar fermentation.

from the analysis of ThinkSport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen

Found in 5 products

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