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- A high-purity, colorless, and odorless humectant and solvent
- A biodegradable solvent option for eco-conscious formulations
- Improves product spreadability, texture, and active-ingredient stability
- Effective across a moderate 5.5–7.0 pH range
- Suitable for lotions, creams, serums, cleansers, and facial mists
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Butylene Glycol (1,3-Butanediol) – Cosmetic Grade Humectant & Solvent
Butylene Glycol (also known as 1,3-Butanediol) is a high-purity, colorless, odorless organic compound widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Known for its excellent moisturizing and solvent properties, this 1,3-butanediol for skincare and haircare ingredient enhances skin hydration while improving overall product texture. As a genuine biodegradable solvent for cosmetic formulations, it's a versatile choice for both eco-conscious and skin-friendly product lines.
Why Choose This Butylene Glycol
Whether you're formulating hydrating toners or ready to buy butylene glycol online India in bulk, this butylene glycol gives you a consistent, high-purity raw material backed by GMP, Ecocert, India Organic, Halal, and ISO certifications. It's a genuine butylene glycol humectant for DIY formulations and professional cosmetic manufacturing alike.
Uses of Butylene Glycol
Hydrating Facial Mists and Toners
Use as a base ingredient, formulating within the 20°C–30°C temperature range, to deliver lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration to the skin's surface.
Creams, Lotions, and Serums
Add at 1%–10% to the water phase to enhance spreadability and texture while helping stabilize other active ingredients in the formulation.
Cleansers
Incorporate into facial or body cleansers to help maintain a smooth, non-drying formulation texture even in rinse-off products.
Benefits
- Powerful Humectant Action: Attracts and retains moisture in skincare products, helping formulations deliver lasting hydration to the skin's surface.
- Enhances Product Texture: Improves spreadability and reduces the viscosity of formulations, supporting a smoother, more pleasant application experience.
- Biodegradable Solvent Properties: Functions as an effective solvent for other cosmetic ingredients while offering a more eco-conscious profile than some synthetic alternatives.
- Improves Skin Softness: Contributes to a softer, smoother skin feel as part of a broader formulation, forming a light barrier that helps reduce moisture loss.
- Stabilizes Active Ingredients: Helps support the stability of other active ingredients within a formulation, contributing to more consistent product performance over time.
How to Use
- Typical usage: 1%–10%, depending on the formulation type and desired hydration/texture effect.
- Formulate and store within a temperature range of 20°C–30°C.
- Maintain a formulation pH between 5.5 and 7.0 for optimal performance.
- Pairs well with glycerin or hyaluronic acid for boosted hydration in combination formulas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Butylene Glycol used for?
Q: Is Butylene Glycol the same as 1,3-Butanediol?
Q: How much Butylene Glycol should I use in a formulation?
Q: Is Butylene Glycol biodegradable?
Q: What does Butylene Glycol pair well with?
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