Ethylhexylglycerin
💚Very good
Also known as: EHG, Glyceryl Ether Preservative
Preservative Booster
Antimicrobial
Humectant
Preservative
What it is
Glyceryl ether functioning as preservative booster and antimicrobial agent. Enhances efficacy of other preservatives allowing reduced preservative loads.
How it works
Reduces surface tension of microbial cell membranes making them susceptible to other preservatives. Possesses inherent antimicrobial activity. Acts as humectant providing hydration.
Benefits
- Boosts effectiveness of traditional preservatives allowing lower amounts
- antimicrobial properties
- humectant hydrating benefits
- mild preservative reducing irritation potential
Formulation notes
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Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A