Pentylene Glycol — Skincare Ingredient
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant
Humectant
Neutral
Functional ingredient, safe and well-tolerated.
✓ Pregnancy Safe
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Pentylene Glycol?
Five-carbon alcohol — humectant + skin-conditioner + preservative booster.
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What Pentylene Glycol Does
- Humectant
- Enhances preservation without adding parabens
- Improves skin feel
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Skin Type Compatibility
How well Pentylene Glycol works for each skin type:
Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Pentylene Glycol
Effective at 1-10%. Pregnancy-safe.
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Pentylene Glycol in Our Catalog
Found in
1 100
products containing Pentylene Glycol — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
- La Roche-Posay42
- Hada Labo25
- The Ordinary22
- SKIN100419
- Pyunkang Yul19
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Browse Products with Pentylene Glycol
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
Oribe
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner
MARTIDERM
MARTIDERM Mineral D
MARY & MAY
MARY & MAY Hyaluronics Serum
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
Blithe
Blithe Tundra Chaga Pressed Serum
Vichy
Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream
MARY & MAY
MARY & MAY Hyaluronics Serum
MARTIDERM
MARTIDERM Mineral D
Oribe
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skinbooster Ampoule
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Invisible Spray SPF50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pentylene Glycol?
Five-carbon alcohol — humectant + skin-conditioner + preservative booster.
What does Pentylene Glycol do for skin?
Humectant Enhances preservation without adding parabens Improves skin feel
Is Pentylene Glycol safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Pentylene Glycol is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Pentylene Glycol good for?
Pentylene Glycol works well for All skin types.
How do I use Pentylene Glycol?
Effective at 1-10%. Pregnancy-safe.
What is the comedogenic rating of Pentylene Glycol?
Pentylene Glycol has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.
What is the irritation potential of Pentylene Glycol?
Pentylene Glycol has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
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Related Ingredients
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