propylene glycol
noun
: a sweet hygroscopic viscous liquid C3H8O2 made especially from propylene and used especially as an antifreeze and solvent, in brake fluids, and as a food preservative
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Gels are made with water and propylene glycol, a synthetic alcohol.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Ingredients like parabens, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, fragrances, and certain dyes like black iron oxide can all contribute to eye and skin irritation or contact dermatitis.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Harsh chemicals such as fragrance mix, balsam of Peru, parabens, or propylene glycol: These can further exacerbate skin issues.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
This fragrance-free moisturizer instantly soothes and softens skin with moisturizing propylene glycol.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Ingredients like parabens, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, fragrances, and certain dyes like black iron oxide can all contribute to eye and skin irritation or contact dermatitis.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Harsh chemicals such as fragrance mix, balsam of Peru, parabens, or propylene glycol: These can further exacerbate skin issues.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
This fragrance-free moisturizer instantly soothes and softens skin with moisturizing propylene glycol.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
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“Propylene glycol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propylene%20glycol. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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