๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A small-chain synthetic alcohol that acts as a humectant (drawing in water) and a solvent (dissolving stubborn active ingredients into a liquid).
๐ Why your skin loves it
Hydrates the skin and ensures active ingredients penetrate effectively.
๐ก Pro Tip
Extremely common in serums and sheet masks.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
It is toxic antifreeze.
It is a safe, FDA-approved cosmetic ingredient. It is used in *eco-friendly* antifreeze precisely *because* it is non-toxic.