Is 1,2-Hexanediol safe for skin?

1,2-Hexanediol has a safety rating of 4/5. It is considered very safe for most skin types. It is non-comedogenic.

What skin type is 1,2-Hexanediol best for?

Based on effectiveness data, 1,2-Hexanediol works best for dry skin (100% effective for dryness), sensitive skin (100% effective for redness), dry skin (100% effective for sensitivity).

Which K-beauty products contain 1,2-Hexanediol?

504 Korean skincare products in our database contain 1,2-Hexanediol, including Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence by COSRX, Toner Pad Set (Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad + Rice Brightening Pad) by Skinfood, Cicarelief Cream by Real Barrier.

All Ingredients

1,2-Hexanediol

Humectant and preservative booster. Common in K-beauty as a multifunctional alternative to traditional preservatives.

Safety:4/5 — Very Safe

Comedogenic:0/5 — Non-comedogenic

Found in:504 products

Effectiveness by Skin Type

Based on 55 user reports across Seoul Sister's community, 1,2-Hexanediol shows the highest effectiveness for dry skin targeting dryness (100% positive) and sensitive skin targeting redness (100% positive). It also benefits dry skin for sensitivity, dry skin for dullness.