1,2-Hexanediol Cosmetic Ingredient for Skin Care Formulations

Product Overview

1,2-Hexanediol is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient widely used in skin care and personal care formulations. With CAS No. 6920-22-5, molecular formula C6H14O2, and a purity of ≥99%, it is a colorless, transparent liquid designed for applications where hydration, formulation performance, and preservation support are important.

Its multifunctional profile allows 1,2-Hexanediol to serve as a humectant, solvent, skin-conditioning ingredient, and preservative booster, making it suitable for formulators looking to improve overall product performance without relying on the ingredient for only one function.

Key Benefits

Moisture Support: 1,2-Hexanediol helps support moisture retention and can contribute to a comfortable skin feel in creams, lotions, serums, and other moisturizing products.

Preservation Booster: It provides antimicrobial support and can be incorporated into a broader preservation strategy. Rather than functioning as a complete standalone preservative, it can help enhance the effectiveness of selected preservation systems.

Solvent Function: Its good solubility characteristics make it useful for helping incorporate and distribute selected cosmetic ingredients within different formulations.

Good Formulation Compatibility: 1,2-Hexanediol can be used with various cosmetic ingredients, including surfactants, active ingredients, and moisturizing components, subject to formulation testing.

Cosmetic Applications

1,2-Hexanediol is suitable for a broad range of skin care and personal care products, including facial creams, moisturizing lotions, serums, sunscreens, cleansers, body care products, shampoos, and other water-based formulations.

For cosmetic manufacturers, its multifunctionality provides greater flexibility when balancing hydration, sensory properties, ingredient compatibility, and preservation requirements.

Product Information

Why Choose 1,2-Hexanediol?

For formulators and cosmetic ingredient buyers, consistent raw material quality is essential for reliable production. 1,2-Hexanediol combines multifunctional performance with high purity, making it a practical ingredient for developing skin care formulations that require moisture support and preservation assistance.

SACH BIOTECH supplies 1,2-Hexanediol for cosmetic and personal care applications, supporting manufacturers with a versatile raw material for formulation development and commercial production.