Butylene Glycol
Simple steps for best results
Designed for Butylene Glycol-based cosmetic formulations and personal care product development.
Select the suitable grade
Use cosmetic-grade Butylene Glycol suited to your intended skincare, haircare, makeup, or personal care formulation.
Match with the product format
Use in facial serums, moisturizers, creams, lotions, face gels, toners, facial mists, cleansers, makeup products, sunscreen products, hair serums, shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments.
Blend into the formulation
Incorporate Butylene Glycol into the aqueous phase at the appropriate formulation stage and mix thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution and effective solubilization of compatible ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Butylene Glycol.
What is Butylene Glycol used for?
Butylene Glycol is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent, and formulation aid to support hydration, ingredient solubility, spreadability, and product texture.
Is Butylene Glycol oil soluble or water soluble?
Butylene Glycol is water-soluble and is typically incorporated into the aqueous phase of suitable cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Which cosmetic products can include Butylene Glycol?
It can be used in facial serums, moisturizers, creams, lotions, face gels, toners, facial mists, cleansers, face washes, micellar water, face masks, eye creams, sunscreen products, makeup primers, foundations, body lotions, hand creams, hair serums, shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and scalp treatments.
What cosmetic concepts is Butylene Glycol suitable for?
It is suitable for hydrating skincare, lightweight moisturizers, serum formulations, cleansing products, makeup, sun-care, haircare, scalp-care, and formulations requiring improved texture, spreadability, or ingredient solubility.
Is this product for internal use?
No, this product is intended only for external cosmetic formulation use.