A preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Other functions
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Ethylhexylglycerin is a common component of preservative ingredients. Derived from glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin functions by creating a bacteriostatic environment, or one in which bacteria cannot grow effectively. It is frequently used as a preservative booster and pairs well with ingredients like phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
In addition to working as a preservative, ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant. Due to its chemical base of glycerin, it attracts water to the surface of the skin, creating a moisturizing effect. Its molecular structure also contains a short carbon chain, which can cause this ingredient to act as an emollient oil, as well.
Humectant
