1,2-Butanediol
1,2-Butanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | 1,2-BUTANEDIOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 584-03-2 |
| EC number | 209-527-2 |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Toners 18.2%Ampoules 9.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 9.1%Face Primers 9.1%Foundations 9.1%General Moisturizers 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does 1,2-Butanediol do in skincare?
- 1,2-Butanediol functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 1,2-Butanediol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain 1,2-Butanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (18.2% of its uses).
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