Ingredient · dataset v56
Pentylene Glycol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A five-carbon diol that doubles as a humectant and preservative booster; too short and too water-loving to be yeast food.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
Pentane-1,2-Diol
Checked products with this ingredient (14)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Cleansers, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Sunscreens, Toners
Antifungal treatments (1)
Cleansers (1)
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (3)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
Serums & Treatments (4)
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 20 ml
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (3)
Related solvent
- 1,2-Hexanediol — No known trigger
- Acetone — No known trigger
- Alcohol Denat — No known trigger
- Butylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Caprylyl Glycol — No known trigger
- Dicaprylyl Ether — No known trigger
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Isosorbide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Pentylene Glycol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A five-carbon diol that doubles as a humectant and preservative booster; too short and too water-loving to be yeast food.
Does Pentylene Glycol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Pentylene Glycol is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Pentylene Glycol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.