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Solvent

Hexylene Glycol

A solvent that improves texture and helps other ingredients spread.

Irritation
GentleRarely causes irritation.
Pore-clogging
Not established
Pregnancy
No specific caution flagged.

Found in

  • La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel#5 on label
  • Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser#8 on label
  • The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5#14 on label

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For information only, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.