2,3-BUTANEDIOL

2,3-Butanediol is a 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 act as a dispersant for poorly soluble active ingredients.(1)

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.

(2) Manufacturer's specifications.