Propylene Glycol Alginate

Propylene Glycol Alginate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE
FunctionBINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number9005-37-2
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Serums 28.6%General Moisturizers 19%Eye Moisturizers 14.3%Facial Treatments 14.3%Wash Off Masks 14.3%Exfoliators 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Alginate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Alginate functions as a binding, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol Alginate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Propylene Glycol Alginate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.6% of its uses).

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