🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A highly effective synthetic humectant and solvent. It helps dissolve stubborn active ingredients into water while actively preventing bacterial growth.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Hydrates the skin, improves serum texture, and keeps products mold-free.
💡 Pro Tip
A major component in modern "preservative-free" K-Beauty formulations.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a harsh drying alcohol.
The Science
It is a glycol, meaning it attracts water to the skin rather than stripping it.
