Neopentyl Glycol
What Neopentyl Glycol is & what it does
Neopentyl Glycol is a small branched diol used in cosmetics largely as a building block for esters and as a solvent or carrier. On its own it can act as a conditioning and texture-modifying ingredient that contributes to a smooth feel. It is more often encountered as part of larger ester molecules than as a standalone active. It is generally used as a functional formulation aid.
What is Neopentyl Glycol?
It is a small branched diol used in cosmetics mainly as a building block for esters and as a solvent or carrier. It can also act as a conditioning, texture-modifying ingredient.
What does Neopentyl Glycol do in a formula?
It contributes to a smooth feel and is more often encountered as part of larger ester molecules than as a standalone active. It is generally used as a functional formulation aid.
Is Neopentyl Glycol safe?
It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, where it serves as a carrier or texture aid.
Sunscreens with Neopentyl Glycol
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Lanbena Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++ For Sensitive Skin
78/100
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SANA Pore Putty Keana Pate Mineral CC Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ Bright Up
75/100
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Beauty vault Premium Pearl White Sunblock Cream SPF 45
49/100