Ingredient glossary / Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
On the label: Ethylhexylglycerin · Preservative
What it is
A glycerin derivative that boosts preservatives and conditions skin; the usual partner of phenoxyethanol.
Preservatives: Preservatives stop bacteria and mould growing in a product that contains water; every water-based product needs one.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q5404486 →
In the research
21 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Susceptibility of representative skin-resident microorganisms to cosmetic preservatives and in vitro assessment of consumer-relevant toxicity · Journal of applied microbiology, 2026
- Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Ethylhexylglycerin in an Alcohol-Based Hand Disinfectant · Contact dermatitis, 2025
- Deciphering trends in replacing preservatives in cosmetics intended for infants and sensitive population · Scientific reports, 2024
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
15 on the siteMatched from the ingredient list the supplier printed; the position in the list (first or thirtieth) is on each product page.
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