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Functional / Support

Decylene Glycol

Often labeled as: Antimicrobial Humectant

The multi-tasking preservative booster.

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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly effective synthetic humectant and solvent. It actively boosts the antimicrobial power of a formula (especially against yeast) while leaving a beautifully hydrated, non-tacky finish.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates the skin, boosts preservative efficacy, and helps treat seborrheic dermatitis naturally.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A massive staple in modern, paraben-free formulation.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a harsh drying alcohol.

The Science

It is a glycol (a type of alcohol) that acts entirely as a hydrating humectant.