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Functional / Support

Hexylene Glycol

Often labeled as: Functional Solvent

The heavy-duty solvent and humectant.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic glycol used primarily as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. It thins out heavy formulas, dissolves stubborn actives, and draws water into the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Ensures products spread easily, cleanses mildly, and hydrates.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often found in micellar waters and heavy cream cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes severe irritation.

The Science

While slightly more irritating than Propylene Glycol, it is very safe in standard cosmetic concentrations.