Ethylhexylglycerin

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Ethylhexylglycerin

Approved Preservative Booster; Skin-Conditioning Agent

Can cause allergic contact dermatitis or irritation in susceptible individuals, although sensitization appears uncommon and no significant systemic toxicity has been established at normal cosmetic-use levels.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Approved Evidence level: Strong
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Enhances preservative systems and improves skin feel.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
  2. 2 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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