1,2-Hexanediol ek synthetic diol hai jo skincare mein humectant aur solvent ke taur par use hota hai. Yeh skin ka moisture lock karta hai aur formulation ko stable rakhta hai. Iska antimicrobial properties bhi acche hote hain, jisse products ka shelf life badhta hai aur preservatives kam lagti hain. Oily ya sensitive skin ke liye bhi theek hai kyunki lightweight feel deta hai.