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 name1,2-HEXANEDIOL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
CAS number6920-22-5
EC number230-029-6
Prevalence15,168 products (16.34% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches10

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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