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Ethylhexylglycerin

aka 2-ethylhexyl glycerine ether · pelargonic acid glycerol ether

Multi-functional preservative booster and skin-conditioning ingredient. One of the most broadly adopted paraben alternatives in clean beauty globally.

Benefits
  • Broad-spectrum preservative booster
  • Skin conditioning humectant
  • Reduces surface tension improving product spreadability
  • Synergistic with phenoxyethanol reducing required concentrations
  • Low dermal sensitisation potential
Example uses
  • Peptide serums
  • PDRN combination formulas
  • Lightweight moisturisers
  • SPF formulas
  • Haircare products
Formulation notes

Effective across pH 3–8. Typically used at 0.1–0.5% as preservative booster; higher concentrations for conditioning function. Compatible with most actives.

Watchouts

At high concentrations can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Some environmental questions about synthetic ether provenance.

Clean beauty perception

Very widely accepted in clean beauty as paraben-free preservation. EWG rating 1–2. One of the most trusted clean-beauty preservative choices.