Ingredient index / Personal care
Ethylhexylglycerin
A conditioning ingredient often used as a supporting component of cosmetic preservation systems.
- Label name
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Typical function
- Skin conditioning
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Creams, deodorants, serums and lotions.
What should you check on the label?
This is not simply glycerin with a longer name. Check the complete ingredient name.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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