Propyline Glycol

[bubbles1970]

Hi All,

Can anyone give me some info on propyline glycol. I have noticed it as an ingredient in some of my store bought soaps and shampoos. I know it is a humectant and it can be used in many industries other than cosmetic. Does anyone out there use it? Like it? If so, How much goes into a batch of soap to get the humectant benefits?
Thank you

 

[Harlow]

I have not used it, but there is some good info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol

 

[Black soap n candle lady]

What I know about it is this. Manufacturers love to use this because it is a cheap version of glycerine. (chemical) It is used in many things from cosmetics to food. It is included in a lot of the fragrance oils that are used in the soap and candle industry. I have used pure vegetable glycerine in my hair products and I really do like it. I don't add it to my cp soaps because handcrafted soaps include plenty of natural glycerine.

 

[Deda]

I don't know much about it, but what I do know is that my Stepwitch is Mega-lergic to it. She gets a horrid rash anytime she uses anything with PG in it.

 

[jenn624]

Does anyone have any recipes that call for it they'd be willing to share? My mom gave me two gallons of it (they raise hogs, bought it as a food additive, then decided not to use it), and I have no idea what to use it for... but I know its gotta be good for something