- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 1 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Humectant / solvent
- INCI name
- Propylene Glycol
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Propylene Glycol scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Propylene Glycol
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ In-Vivo Tested Sunscreen
- Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
- Dot & Key Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ With New-Age UV Filters
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum
- Re'equil Oxybenzone & OMC Free Sunscreen
- The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Propylene Glycol comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Propylene Glycol has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. A humectant and solvent. It is non-comedogenic, but occasionally irritating at high levels.
Is Propylene Glycol safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Propylene Glycol is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Propylene Glycol cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.