Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2161 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
AllActiveAntioxidantBarrier supportEmollientExfoliantFragranceHumectantOtherPreservativeSolvent / vehicleSoothingSurfactantUV filter
29 ingredients in Solvent / vehicle — page 2 of 2
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Solvent / vehicle
Propanediol
A plant-derived glycol solvent and humectant; a gentler alternative to propylene glycol.
humectant
✓ Hydration✓ Boosts penetration of other ingredients
Solvent / vehicle
Propylene Carbonate
A cyclic carbonate solvent used to dissolve and stabilize UV filters and other actives in sunscreen and cosmetic formulations.
solvent
✓ Dissolves and disperses UV filters and other actives✓ Improves spreadability of sunscreen formulas
Solvent / vehicle
Propylene Glycol
A solvent and humectant common in many formulations.
humectant
✓ Hydration✓ Improves spreadability
⚠ Can be sensitizing for some reactive skin types
Solvent / vehicle
T-Butyl Alcohol
A tertiary alcohol (2-methyl-2-propanol) used as a volatile solvent and solubilizer, particularly in sunscreen formulas to dissolve UV filters.
solventsolubilizerviscosity decreasing
✓ Helps dissolve UV filters and other actives in sunscreen formulations✓ Reduces viscosity to improve spreadability
⚠ Volatile; may cause mild irritation at high concentrations⚠ Drying to skin if used at high levels
Solvent / vehicle
Water
Aqua
The base solvent in most water-phase formulas.
✓ Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients