Functional / Support

Propylene Glycol

Often labeled as: PG
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Attracts water molecules into the upper skin layer.

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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 small-chain synthetic alcohol that acts as a humectant (drawing in water) and a solvent (dissolving stubborn active ingredients into a liquid).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates the skin and ensures active ingredients penetrate effectively.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Extremely common in serums and sheet masks.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is toxic antifreeze.

The Science

It is a safe, FDA-approved cosmetic ingredient. It is used in *eco-friendly* antifreeze precisely *because* it is non-toxic.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Propylene Glycol

โ˜… 9.6
Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Aiken
Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Serum

A brilliant, dual-action recovery serum. It masterfully breaks away from standard single-focus serum loops by embedding a premium 5-Ceramide repair complex (NP, AP, EOP, NS, AS) alongside stable Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside) and high-percentage Niacinamide. It targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation while simultaneously filling in the microscopic cracks in the lipid matrix, making it the perfect treatment fluid for clearing acne marks on sensitive or easily irritated barrier architectures.

โ˜… 9.0
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
Dr Anne
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
Sunscreen

A highly comprehensive daily sunscreen blending organic and inorganic UV filters. It utilizes advanced European chemical filters like Tinosorb S alongside physical Titanium Dioxide to provide incredibly photostable protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The inclusion of Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, and Saccharide Isomerate makes it a highly defensive, barrier-building morning moisturizer.

โ˜… 9.6
Strong Barrier Serum
The Raw.
Strong Barrier Serum
Serum

A highly sophisticated barrier repair serum that goes beyond basic hydration. The Raw balances a clinical 5 percent dose of Niacinamide with a highly calculated 5-Ceramide complex. This allows the serum to control sebum while deeply patching micro-tears in the stratum corneum safely. The immense botanical load ensures that localized redness is actively suppressed during the healing phase flawlessly.

โ˜… 9.4
Arbutin 2% Serum
The Raw.
Arbutin 2% Serum
Serum

A highly targeted, single-active focus serum that maximizes the efficacy of Alpha Arbutin by buffering it with an immense botanical soothing complex. The clinical 2 percent concentration of Alpha Arbutin is the optimal dose to inhibit tyrosinase safely without causing cellular toxicity. The inclusion of Licorice and Green Tea works synergistically to suppress the underlying inflammation that often drives post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), making this a highly reliable dark spot eraser.

โ˜… 8.5
Derma Care Deep Clean Sensitive Skin Cleanser
Aiken
Derma Care Deep Clean Sensitive Skin Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly unique, rich emulsion cleanser. It bypasses standard transparent gel formats by utilizing a massive load of botanical oils (Sunflower, Soybean, Sweet Almond) bound by Cetanol to create a lotion-like wash. Surprisingly, it uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) as the primary surfactant, which is typically harsh, but entirely offsets its stripping potential by buffering it in the heavy lipid and Ceramide 3 matrix. It successfully cleanses without tightening, though the inclusion of Lavender and Rosemary oils makes it a slight risk for highly allergic profiles.