Zemea Propanediol

Description

Zemea – Plant-Based Humectant & Solubiliser

Zemea Propanediol is a natural, skin-friendly glycol alternative derived from sustainable, plant-based sources. It serves as a high-performance, multifunctional ingredient for formulators seeking a safe, eco-conscious replacement for petroleum-based glycols and glycerine. With excellent sensory appeal and skin-enhancing benefits, Zemea® is a standout humectant and solvent for both traditional and natural cosmetic formulations.

This 100% bio-based ingredient is approved by ECOCERT and certified by the Natural Products Association, making it ideal for clean beauty, green formulations, and vegan skincare lines. Whether you’re creating moisturisers, serums, or toners, Zemea Propanediol brings both functional and sensory advantages to your product.

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Key Features & Benefits

• ✅ Plant-derived and ECOCERT-approved
  Sustainably sourced from corn sugar via fermentation, making it suitable for natural and organic formulations.

• ✅ Skin-friendly humectant
  Provides excellent moisturising performance with improved skin feel compared to traditional glycols.

• ✅ Less tacky than glycerine
  Offers a lighter, smoother, and faster-absorbing finish—ideal for modern, elegant formulations.

• ✅ Preservative boosting
  Enhances the efficacy of some preservatives, helping to optimise your formula’s microbial protection.

• ✅ Non-irritating & gentle
  Suitable for sensitive skin applications including baby care, anti-acne, and post-treatment products.

• ✅ No animal derivatives or testing
  100% vegan and cruelty-free.

• ✅ Versatile across product categories
  Compatible with creams, lotions, gels, toners, deodorants, sunscreens, anti-ageing, and cleansing products.

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Functional Uses in Formulation

• Humectant: Attracts and retains moisture for hydrated, supple skin

• Solvent: Especially effective at dissolving ingredients like salicylic acid

• Carrier: Helps deliver actives evenly across the skin

• Sensory Modifier: Improves overall skin feel, slip, and absorption time

• Preservative Booster: Can improve the efficacy of preservative systems when used at appropriate levels

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Special Highlight: Solubilising Salicylic Acid

Zemea Propanediol is a formulator’s go-to solvent for water-based salicylic acid products. Unlike traditional glycols, it can effectively dissolve salicylic acid, allowing for the creation of clear, aqueous-based exfoliating serums and toners. This opens up clean, alcohol-free formulation options that are gentle yet effective—ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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Recommended Usage

• Usage Rate: 1–5% typical, with 3% commonly used in creams, lotions, toners, gels, and serums.

• Compatible With: A wide range of ingredients including botanical extracts, actives, preservatives, and surfactants.

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INCI Name: Propanediol

Manufactured by: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products

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Zemea Propanediol offers the perfect balance of performance and sustainability. Its plant-based origin, gentle nature, and multifunctional profile make it a smart choice for both modern skincare and eco-conscious brands. Whether you’re formulating a hydrating facial serum, a gentle baby lotion, or an alcohol-free BHA toner, Zemea® is a natural solution with premium results.

 

More information here

Please Note: We do not print batch codes or expiry dates on product labels. Instead we offer official documentation for download that gives the batch code and expiry date information. Click on the Technical Documents tab to access.

Important Notice:

Due to shipping restrictions on liquids, we can only send up to 5 litres per order and we can only ship by Parcelforce 48 if your order contains over 2 litres of liquids. You are welcome to order a mix of different liquids and combine them with dry ingredients, even if the total weight exceeds 5 kilograms.