Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol

Also searched as1,2-propanediolPG

Role: Helps dissolve ingredients, retain moisture and influence viscosity.
Catalog formulas: 36
Type: Base
Verified: 10.09.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

It is a multifunctional base ingredient that acts as a solvent, humectant and texture modifier.

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

It should not automatically be classified as either an active ingredient or ‘alcohol’ in the everyday sense. It is chemically a diol, but it does not behave like ethanol.

Regulatory and scientific context

The CIR considers propylene glycol and the reviewed PPGs safe in cosmetic formulations designed to be non-irritating.

What sensitive skin should consider

It may cause irritation or a contact reaction in some people, especially on already damaged skin.

Do not confuse with

Do not confuse it with Alcohol Denat. or treat it as evidence that a formula contains ethyl alcohol.

Products containing Propylene Glycol

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

OKEY Hyperhidrosis Controlverified productroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Dry Dry Sensitive 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Vichy Stress Resist 72h 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White Invisible Original 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Clear 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

MartiDerm Driosec Intensive Roll-On 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Old Spice WhiteWater Gel Stick 70 mlsticksolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Silver Protect roll-on antiperspirant 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

KRASSA Med foot spray against sweating and odor 100 mlspraysolvent and humectantOpen

Vitateka Dry Forte 20% roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Payot Rituel Douceur roll-on 75 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

GOSH Classic creme roll-on 75 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Old Spice Captain gel stick 70 mlsticksolvent and humectantOpen

Old Spice Cold Spice gel stick 70 mlsticksolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA Powder Effect Fresh antiperspirant stick 50 mlsticksolvent and humectantOpen

Dry Dry Light Roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Dry Dry Foot Spray 100 mlspraysolvent and humectantOpen

Forever Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick 92.1 gsticksolvent and humectantOpen

Dove Go Fresh pomegranate & lemon verbena spray 150 mlspraysolvent and humectantOpen

Deonica For Men Max Protection 5in1 spray 200 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

DRYDRY DE Man roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Clear spray 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Pure spray 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Silky Smooth spray 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

GEHWOL Foot + Shoe Deo foot and shoe deodorant 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

Lancôme Bocage deodorant cream 50 mlcreamsolvent and humectantOpen

Kiehl's Superbly Efficient antiperspirant cream 75 mlcreamsolvent and humectantOpen

Fa Men Attraction Force deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

Fa Men Dark Passion deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White Invisible Extra roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White Invisible Original stick 50 mlsticksolvent and humectantOpen

Avène Body 24h deodorant roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White MAX PRO roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

L'Occitane Cédrat stick deodorant 70 gsticksolvent and humectantOpen

L'Occitane Cèdre Encens (Eau des Baux) stick deodorant 70 gsticksolvent and humectantOpen

L'Occitane Lavande Poivre Noir roll-on deodorant 50 mlroll-onsolvent and humectantOpen

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

CIR: Propylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol and PPGs Supports: functions, irritation potential, safety assessment

This ingredient is present in the OKEY formula

Verified product

See where it appears in the complete INCI list and compare the full formula across all criteria rather than judging a finished product by one ingredient.

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