Explore Routine Login

Ethylhexylglycerin

Our database includes 19,436 products that contain Ethylhexylglycerin.

Explained

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Community Rating
Mixed

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Common Percentage of products that contain it
31.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 1%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 33896
INCI Name ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
EC #  408-080-2
All Functions Deodorant, Skin Conditioning