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Know Your Ingredients: Menthoxypropanediol

Posted by beautifulwithbrains | August 15, 2009 .

menthoxypropanediol

What it is
Menthoxypropanediol is a synthetic derivative of menthol.

What it does
Menthoxypropanediol is often used in lip plumpers. It works by irritating lips causing them to swell.
In addition, it is used as a fragrance to mask the smell of other ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products.

Side effects
Menthoxypropanediol is twice as stong as Menthol and is therefore twice more irritating.

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7 Comments so far
  1. Vonvon August 15, 2009 6:45 pm

    This is interesting to know as I have always wondered what is inside those lip-plumping glosses that give me the tingling sensation.
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  2. celeste August 16, 2009 12:00 pm

    oooh, interesting :D
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  3. beautifulwithbrains August 16, 2009 12:32 pm

    Vonvon: I’m glad you find it useful. Menthol and camphor are used in lip plumpers too and work the same as Menthoxypropanediol, but are less irritating. I wrote a post about how lip plumpers work, you can find it here if you’re interested: http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/12/02/do-lip-plumpers-really-work/

    Celeste: I am glad you find the post interesting :)

  4. babysaffron August 17, 2009 8:53 am

    Its very interesting and educating at the same time….Thanks.

  5. beautifulwithbrains August 17, 2009 10:38 am

    You’re welcome babysaffron.

  6. Kajal Couture August 18, 2009 5:41 am

    Interesting….I like learning about all the junk we put on our faces. =)
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  7. beautifulwithbrains August 19, 2009 2:31 pm

    I’m glad you enjoy these posts and find them helpful, Kajal Couture :)

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