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Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin
🔒 Preservative ↗

A multifunctional ingredient used as a preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. It helps improve product preservation while contributing a light moisturising effect.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Octoxyglycerin
Functions
🔒 Preservative
Prevents bacterial and fungal growth, keeping the formula safe to use.
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