Hexanediol
What Hexanediol is & what it does
Hexanediol is a small synthetic diol (typically 1,2-hexanediol), a clear liquid used as a solvent and humectant. Its main role is to boost a formula's preservative system and improve product feel, since it helps inhibit microbial growth while adding light moisturizing slip. It is widely used in modern, low-irritation preservative blends. It is not a UV filter and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Hexanediol?
Hexanediol is a small synthetic diol, typically 1,2-hexanediol, used as a clear liquid solvent and humectant in cosmetics.
What does Hexanediol do in skincare?
Its main role is to boost a product's preservative system while adding light moisturizing slip, since it helps inhibit microbial growth and improves feel. It is common in modern, low-irritation preservative blends.
Is Hexanediol safe?
It is generally considered a low-concern, well-tolerated ingredient, and no specific risks are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Hexanediol
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Neogen Day-Light Protection Sun Screen Spf 50 Pa+++
83/100
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COLLAGEN BY WATSONS White Regeneration Vitamin C Plus & Niacinamide Day Lotion SPF 50+ Pa++++
75/100
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Diadermine Lift+ Sun Protect Spf 30
71/100
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Diadermine Lift+ Super Filler SPF 30
67/100