Ingredient · dataset v56
Propanediol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A three-carbon diol, usually corn-derived; a humectant solvent with no long fatty chain.
Often the stand-in for propylene glycol.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
1,3-Propanediol, Corn Propanediol
Checked products with this ingredient (14)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Body care, Hair care, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Sunscreens, Toners
Antifungal treatments (1)
Body care (3)
- Vanicream Gentle Body Wash
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
Hair care (1)
Micellar waters (2)
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water + Glycerin 13.5 fl oz
- COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400 ml
Moisturizers (4)
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (2)
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 Propanediol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A three-carbon diol, usually corn-derived; a humectant solvent with no long fatty chain.
Does Propanediol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Propanediol 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.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.