🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A synthetic liquid used as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. It is structurally similar to Propylene Glycol but often feels slightly smoother and less irritating.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Improves the slip and texture of a product while keeping ingredients dissolved.
💡 Pro Tip
A massive staple in K-Beauty toners and essences.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It dries out the skin.
The Science
It is a glycol, meaning it acts as a mild humectant, not a drying alcohol.
