KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
Our noteA small glycol used as a solvent and humectant. It also helps keep products from spoiling, which is why many K-beauty formulas use it alongside or instead of classic preservatives.
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1,2-Hexanediol?
A small glycol used as a solvent and humectant. It also helps keep products from spoiling, which is why many K-beauty formulas use it alongside or instead of classic preservatives.
Is 1,2-Hexanediol banned in the European Union?
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is 1,2-Hexanediol banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is 1,2-Hexanediol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is 1,2-Hexanediol used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning, solvent.
What is 1,2-Hexanediol called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 1,2-헥산다이올.
Which K-beauty products contain 1,2-Hexanediol?
24+ products we checked list it, for example Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Ampoule, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm 50ml.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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