Propylene Glycol- Why you should avoid it!

What is Propylene Glycol (PG) and Butylene Glycol?  Gaseous hydrocarbons which in a liquid state acts as “surfactant” (wetting olagents and solvents). They easily penetrate the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure. Commonly used to make extracts from herbs. PG is strong enough to remove barnacles from boats! The EPA considers PG so toxic that it requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles and to dispose of any PG solutions by burying them in the ground. Because PG penetrates the skin so quickly, the EPA warns against skin contact to prevent consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. But there isn’t even a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than in most industrial applications.


Propylene Glycol is found in cosmetics, shampoos, baby wipes, lotions, some pet foods, and even some processed foods! Check your labels people! This stuff is dangerous.


Here's another article with some good info: http://www.health-report.co.uk/ethylene_glycol_propylene_glycol.htm


And now, I'm off to read labels and clean out my cosmetics cabinet. ;)