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Propylene Glycol Comedogenic Rating: 0/5

Low riskHumectantIrritancy 2/5

On the 0–5 comedogenic scale, Propylene Glycol is rated 0 out of 5.

What a 0/5 rating means

On the comedogenic scale, a 0 means it will not clog pores for essentially anyone, including very acne-prone skin. That places Propylene Glycol in the range most people, including many with acne-prone skin, tolerate well.

One thing the number cannot tell you is concentration. Ingredients are listed in descending order, so Propylene Glycol near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.

About Propylene Glycol

It is a humectant that pulls water into the upper layers of skin. A humectant and penetration enhancer rated 0/5 for clogging. Can be mildly irritating for some at high levels.

Propylene Glycol in makeup and skincare

It is a near-universal hydrator in primers, foundations, toners, and moisturisers. Its irritancy is rated separately at 2/5, which is low.

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Sources

Informational only, not medical advice. Comedogenic ratings are a screening guide; individual skin varies.