Methylene Glycol

Methylene Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a nail conditioning, nail sculpting agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameMETHYLENE GLYCOL
FunctionNAIL CONDITIONING, NAIL SCULPTING
CAS number463-57-0
EC number207-339-5
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches390

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%Face Primers 16.7%False Eyelashes 16.7%Serums 16.7%Toners 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Methylene Glycol do in skincare?
Methylene Glycol functions as a nail conditioning, nail sculpting agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Methylene Glycol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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