Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,302 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A small, colorless alcohol. Holds water in a formula, dissolves other ingredients and carries them.
What it does
Contains Propylene Glycol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylene Glycol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37269, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as propylenglycolum, 1 2 propanediol and pg.
Products that contain Propylene Glycol
Balea
Hand & Nagel Balsam Kamille
100 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Trader Joe’s
Hand and Body Cream
473 ml · Lists essential oils
hand body lotion
Lists silicones
Kitchen Lemon
Hand Cream
118ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Balea
Handcreme Aloe Vera
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Hautklar Tägliches Anti-Pickel Gesichtswasser
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hawaiian Silky
16fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Glo Skin Beauty
HD Mineral Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
270 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
P&G
Head and shoulders
400 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
250 ml · Label from Morocco and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
HEALING FOOT CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · 19 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
3oz 85g · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Sachajuan
HEAT PROTECTION HAIR CREAM
Hair styling · 150ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
hemp body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
hemp lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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