2,3-BUTANEDIOL

2,3-Butanediol is a dihydric alcohol (diol) with moisturizing and stabilizing properties. In skin care, it is used as a versatile excipient - among other things to bind moisture, improve texture and as a dispersing agent for poorly soluble active ingredients.(1)

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.

(2) Manufacturer information.