Founder's Journal

Is Butylene Glycol Safe During Pregnancy?

When you’re pregnant, every ingredient gets re-examined — and rightly so. Butylene glycol is a common humectant, and the reassuring answer is that topical use at the low concentrations found...

Is Butylene Glycol Comedogenic? Acne, Clogged P...

If you’re acne-prone, you learn to read ingredient lists defensively — and anything with “glycol” in the name can trip the alarm. It's understandable to ask "Is Butylene Glycol comedogenic?...

Is Butylene Glycol Safe for Skin? What the Rese...

Butylene glycol is safe for the vast majority of people, and it has the kind of long, boring safety record that’s actually reassuring once you understand it. But “safe” deserves...

What Is Butylene Glycol in Skincare? A Plain-En...

If you’ve read the back of almost any serum, toner, or moisturizer, you’ve seen butylene glycol — often near the top of the list, right after water. It’s one of...

Is Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Safe? Skin, Pre...

A coconut-derived emollient with one of the cleanest safety records in cosmetic formulation — here's what the toxicology actually says, including during pregnancy. When you build a brand around avoiding...

Glycerin-Based Cleansers: The Hydrator Most Bra...

A glycerin-based cleanser uses glycerin — the most-studied humectant in skincare — at a meaningful concentration (typically in the top five ingredients) to deliver active hydration during the 30–60 seconds...