Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a humectant and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,301 products on Poliage, most often mascara, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique violet
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ogx Argan Oil Of Morocco
Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Guernsey · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Shampoo - 7 Herbs - 7 Kruiden
400 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Seinz.
shampoo anti-schuppen (minze 3-fach-komplex)
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo for men für normales Haar
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Shampoo fréquence
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo L’Oréal Paris Elseve Liso dos Sonhos 200ml
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
Shampooing 2 en 1
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing anti-pelliculaire soin anti-démangeaisons à l’extrait d’eucalyptus
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après shampooing anti-démangeaisons 2 en 1
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Anti-démangeaisons
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
300 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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