12-pentadiol in cosmetics

1,2 pentadiol is a multi-functional, highly stable, widely used in cosmetics raw material, it has moisturizing, antibacterial, solubilizing and other effects, but also can improve the water resistance of sunscreen products, with a certain anti-corrosion effect, at the same time has a slight irritation to the eyes, no irritation to the skin.

1, 2-pentadiol has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, and can also play a role in moisturizing and conditioning skin. It is often added to skin care products, suitable for sensitive skin, infants and other delicate skin, as well as aging and dry skin care, and can also be used for hair care. 1, 2-pentanediol products for personal care products have high purity, colorless, odorless, and no irritating impurities.

The efficacy of 1,2 pentadiol

1. Moisturizing: increase the water content of the skin, with high quality moisturizing performance;

1.2-pentanediol is a kind of moisturizing agent with good effect. When added to cosmetics, it can achieve moisturizing effect and nourish the skin. It can also quickly replenish the water needed by the skin, improve the dry state of the skin and alleviate the situation of skin peeling.

2. Antibacterial: 1,2 pentadiol has strong antibacterial activity. Through AGAR dilution test, it can be seen that the MIC concentration of 1,2 pentadiol is significantly lower than that of other varieties, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is the lowest concentration of antibacterial components to inhibit microbial growth;

1, 2-pentanediol has a good inhibitory effect on gram-positive bacteria, negative bacteria, mold, can be added to the bactericide propiconazole, made into cream can be applied on the skin, can play a certain antibacterial effect, conducive to inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

3. Improve product protection ability: protection of emulsion, protection of high SPF sunscreen, protection of hydrogels and other products;

4. Excellent skin feel: good compatibility with the skin, moisturizing, light, providing velvety touch;

5. Dispersion powder: improve the gloss and uniformity of the overall color of foundation;

6. Reduce surface tension: help emulsification, improve the appearance of the formula;

7. The particle size of droplets in the emulsion: the particle size distribution of droplets in the emulsion has a very important influence on the stability of the emulsion. 1,2 pentadiol can enhance the stability of the emulsion and increase the aesthetics of the formula.

8. Improve the efficacy of active substances.

Skin conditioning :1, 2-pentadiol can be added in skin care products, such as water, cream, essence, etc., and can also be added in eye cream. The use of these skin care products can nourish the skin, make the skin more tender and elastic, and also play the effect of skin conditioning, improve the situation of dry skin and enlarged pores, but it needs to be applied to achieve the effect.

Application of 1,2 pentanediol

1,2 pentadiol has no odor, high safety and good skin feeling. It is especially suitable for sensitive skin. Its main role in cosmetics is moisturizing agent, antibacterial agent and solvent enhancer. It is used in skin care lotion, skin care cream, eye cream, moisturizing cream and shampoo.