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Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Alkyl glyceryl ether used to boost preservatives and as a mild skin-conditioning agent.
FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Alkyl glyceryl ether used to boost preservatives and as a mild skin-conditioning agent.
What it does
Improves antimicrobial efficacy of systems like phenoxyethanol and can reduce surfactant sting.
The evidence
Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Common adjuvant; CIR-reviewed family of alkyl glyceryl ethers. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.
What it does in the formula
Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Alkyl glyceryl ether used to boost preservatives and as a mild skin-conditioning agent.[1]
Safety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers. CIR (2013)regulator
- [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Ethylhexylglycerin. SpecialChem (2024)other
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk