Ethyhexylglycerin

INCI Name: Ethylhexylglycerin

Common name: Ethylhexylglycerin

What it is

A synthetic ingredient derived from glycerin. It is used both as a skin-conditioning agent and as a preservative booster in cosmetic formulations.

What it does in a formula

On its own, it has some antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria. Its primary value in preservation systems is as a booster. It enhances the efficacy of other preservatives (including phenoxyethanol), allowing the formulator to use lower concentrations of the primary preservative while maintaining effective protection.

Why Botaneca uses it

Used as part of a preservation system in combination with phenoxyethanol. This combination is one of the most common and well-studied in modern cosmetics, offering effective broad-spectrum protection at low usage levels with a good safety and tolerability profile.