PENTYLENE GLYCOL

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

April 22 2024 – Dr. Luise Berger

1. DESCRIPTION OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL:

Pentylene Glycol is a polyhydric alcohol that belongs to humectants and has the ability to bind water. Due to this property, it is often used in skincare products designed to provide moisture to the skin and improve its moisture balance.

2. EFFECTS OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL:

The ability of Pentylene Glycol to bind water enables it to hydrate the skin intensively and prevent moisture loss. By locking moisture into the upper layers of the skin, it supports a healthy skin barrier and gives the skin a smooth and hydrated appearance. This contributes to a more radiant and comfortable skin feel.

3. APPLICATION OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL:

Pentylene Glycol is used in a wide range of skincare products, including facial tonics, serums, night creams, and face masks. It can be used in products for normal to dry skin as well as oily or combination skin to improve the skin’s moisture levels.

4. BENEFITS OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL:

  • Intensive skin hydration
  • Improved moisture balance
  • Supports a healthy skin barrier
  • Gives the skin a radiant and smooth appearance

WHAT IS PENTYLENE GLYCOL?

Pentylene Glycol is a versatile active ingredient in skincare, with its main function being intensive moisturization. As a polyol, it has the capacity to attract and bind water, significantly increasing the skin's hydration levels and providing a softer skin feel.

Being a small yet powerful molecule, Pentylene Glycol can effectively penetrate the skin, contributing significantly to improving moisture balance and supporting the skin's protective barrier. This results in better hydrated, more resilient skin with optimized structure and elasticity.

NATURAL OCCURRENCE OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol is synthetically produced with high purity to ensure optimal effectiveness in skincare products. Its inspiration for use comes from the skin's natural moisture regulation, which it effectively mimics and supports.

In practice, Pentylene Glycol is used in a variety of skincare products, from facial serums to creams, and is valued for its ability to preserve moisture and refine skin texture. It is a key component in formulations aiming to nourish the skin, protect it from dryness, and promote a healthy and youthful skin appearance.

BENEFITS OF PENTYLENE GLYCOL IN SKINCARE

Pentylene Glycol is a valuable active ingredient in modern skincare, known for its effective moisturizing properties and versatility. Due to its special characteristics, it offers numerous benefits, making it an essential component in many skincare products.

INTENSIVE MOISTURIZATION WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

As a polyfunctional alcohol, Pentylene Glycol is particularly effective in binding water. This ability allows it to deeply moisturize the skin, leading to improved hydration and a fresher, plumper appearance.

IMPROVEMENT OF SKIN TEXTURE WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol helps smooth and refine the skin texture. Its moisturizing properties make the skin more supple and softer, enhancing overall skin quality and appearance.

PROTECTION AGAINST SKIN IRRITATION WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

This active ingredient also has soothing properties that help reduce redness and irritations. Pentylene Glycol is therefore ideal for sensitive skin types as it calms the skin and promotes a balanced complexion.

ENHANCED ACTIVE INGREDIENT PENETRATION WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol enhances the penetration of other active ingredients in skincare products. This property makes it a valuable component that increases the effectiveness of formulations and ensures that active ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin.

Overall, Pentylene Glycol offers a wide range of benefits for skincare. It is not only an effective moisturizer, but also an enhancer of skin texture and a protector against skin irritations.

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PENTYLENE GLYCOL FOR DIFFERENT SKIN NEEDS

Pentylene Glycol offers solutions for various skin problems due to its versatile properties, and is therefore used in a wide range of skincare products.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL FOR MATURE SKIN

Pentylene Glycol provides excellent services for mature skin by intensely moisturizing and improving skin structure. It helps to increase the skin's moisture content, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, promoting a more youthful appearance.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL FOR DAMAGED SKIN

For damaged skin, Pentylene Glycol offers important supportive functions in regeneration and repair. It promotes skin renewal and protects cells from oxidative stress, which is particularly beneficial for skin damaged by environmental factors or the natural aging process.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL FOR DRY SKIN

Pentylene Glycol also has great benefits for dry skin. It helps strengthen the natural skin barrier and retain moisture in the skin, leading to improved skin structure and reduced feelings of dryness and tightness.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL FOR SKIN IN NEED OF REGENERATION

Pentylene Glycol is particularly suitable for skin in need of intense regeneration. It supports natural healing and helps the skin restore its vitality and health. This is especially important for skin damaged by external influences or natural aging processes.

Thus, Pentylene Glycol is suitable for a comprehensive range of skin types and conditions. It not only improves skin quality through intense moisturization, but also supports skin regeneration and protection to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance.

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PRODUCTS WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL BY DOC.BERGER | EFFECT

TONIC SENSITIVE WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Tonic Sensitive" uses Pentylene Glycol to gently hydrate the skin and promote a balanced complexion. Combined with salicylic acid and willow bark extract, it provides gentle exfoliation, while natural antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients such as Oligohyaluron, aloe vera, panthenol, and licorice root extract soothe and refresh the skin.

PURIFYING TONIC WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Purifying Tonic" contains Pentylene Glycol to calm and moisturize the skin. An AHA complex helps remove dead skin cells, and Ictasol promotes its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. A high content of aloe vera provides intense hydration and supports skin healing.

HYALURON LIFTING SERUM WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Hyaluron Lifting Serum" uses Pentylene Glycol to transport moisture deep into the skin and lock it in. By adding Argireline and Syn®-Ake, expression lines are relaxed, and ECM® Peptide helps build the extracellular matrix to improve skin elasticity.

VIT C + BIOBOTOX SERUM WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol in the "Vit C + Biobotox Serum" enhances the antioxidant effect of vitamin C and ferulic acid, activates collagen production, and thus supports a fresh complexion. Biobotox helps relax fine lines, while purslane protects the telomeres of chromosomes, slowing down the aging process.

BOOSTER SERUM WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

In the "Booster Serum," Pentylene Glycol serves as a moisturizing agent that prepares the skin for the effects of Matrixyl 3000™ and argan leaf extract, which promote cell renewal and provide antioxidant protection.

RED + PIGMENT REMOVER WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Red + Pigment Remover" integrates Pentylene Glycol to deliver moisture and soothe the skin, while tranexamic acid and arbutin target pigment spots and skin irritations, reducing them and ensuring an even skin tone.

PURIFYING POWER SERUM WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol in the "Purifying Power Serum" helps regulate sebum production and promotes the absorption of azelaic acid, making the skin clearer and purer while reducing keratosis disorders.

EYE CREAM WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Eye Cream" contains Pentylene Glycol to moisturize the delicate eye area. Combined with Argireline® and ECM® Peptide, it reduces the visibility of fine lines and signs of fatigue.

RETINOL WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Pentylene Glycol in the "Retinol Serum" promotes hydration alongside the regenerative effects of retinol, which boosts skin renewal, improves structure, and stimulates collagen production.

NIGHT CREAM RICH & LIGHT WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Night Cream Rich" and "Light" formulations contain Pentylene Glycol for the night to nourish and regenerate the skin, preventing moisture loss and supporting the skin barrier.

TIME MACHINE WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Time Machine" uses Pentylene Glycol to hydrate the skin, while Juvinity® acts at a cellular level to delay skin aging and protect cell structure.

REGENERATING FACE MASK WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Regenerating Face Mask" with Pentylene Glycol provides instant moisture, supported by a combination of peptides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to renew and refresh the skin.

IMMEDIATE SKIN REPAIR WITH PENTYLENE GLYCOL

The "Immediate Skin Repair" uses Pentylene Glycol to soothe the skin and provide moisture, while powerful antioxidants like resveratrol and hexapeptide-8 contribute to the care and repair of the skin.

CONCLUSION ON PENTYLENE GLYCOL IN SKINCARE

Pentylene Glycol has proven to be an extremely useful ingredient in skincare. Its outstanding ability to bind and retain moisture makes it an essential component in many skincare formulations. It not only serves as a moisturizer, but also helps in the absorption of other active ingredients, enhancing their effects and thus improving the overall results of skincare products.

The skin benefits from Pentylene Glycol by increasing moisture levels, leading to a plumper, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. Its gentle properties make it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or prone to irritation. In addition, Pentylene Glycol helps refine the skin's texture by aiding in supporting the natural exfoliation process, promoting a clearer and more even complexion.

In products from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT, Pentylene Glycol plays a key role, from gentle exfoliation in tonics to intensive moisturization in facial serums and creams. It has soothing and protective effects, making it a valuable component in products that aim to regenerate the skin or are used after intense treatments like needling or peeling.