Propylene Glycol

Most of us are not familiar with chemical terms such as propylene glycol.
However, it is used by all of us every single day.


This chemical is usually found in:

• makeup
• shampoo
• deodorant
• detangler
• styling mousse
• cleansing cream
• mascara
• soap
• skin cream
• bubble bath
• baby powder
• conditioner
• toner
• after shave
• baby wipes

Seems non-harmful to us so far.
But what we do not know is that it is also contained in:

• Antifreeze
• Tyre sealant
• Rubber cleaner
• De-icer
• Stain removers
• Fabric softener
• Degreaser
• Paint
• Adhesive
• Wallpaper stripper

Sounds kinda harmful now doesn't it?

The product that we use everyday on our hair and skin has nearly the same contents as the ones in we use in the car engines, for the walls and fabrics!
It's like antifreeze with the shampoo and soap label on it.
Maybe you thought "Oh well, at least we don't eat it..". but sadly we actually do. Propylene glycol is present in food such as cake mixes, salad dressings, soft drinks, popcorn, food colorings, fat-free ice cream and sour cream. It is even used as a preservative!

cake mix

Propylene glycol may cause eye irritation, skin irritation and skin drying.

Isn't it ironic that it is in our soap and make up, which IS TO BE USED ON OUR SKIN!
This is one of the causes of premature aging of our skin.

Make a quick check on what products you are using. It may as well be.. brake fluid...

Propylene glycol is also known as propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound. It is usually a faintly sweet colourless clear viscous liquid.
Ingestion of this chemical in high doses would of course bring some health issues.

propylene glycol, C₃H₈O₂

This chemical is an alcohol and it is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone and chloroform.
Propylene glycol is prepared by hydrolysis of propylene oxide.


Although not a huge threat to humans through the daily products, one should not use much of the products containing this chemical for health benefits.
Check your products now! =)