1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, solvent agent. It appears in about 16% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | 1,2-HEXANEDIOL |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 6920-22-5 |
| EC number | 230-029-6 |
| Prevalence | 15,168 products (16.34% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Serums 15.2%General Moisturizers 14.3%Toners 10.6%Sheet Masks 6.4%Sunscreens 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does 1,2-Hexanediol do in skincare?
- 1,2-Hexanediol functions as a skin conditioning, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain 1,2-Hexanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (15.2% of its uses).
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