Ethylhexylglycerin
Used with care
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is an organic compound that can be produced from plant sources of glycerin, typically coconut or palm. It can be used in skincare formulations to help condition skin, and to support the effectiveness of preservatives. Some people may be sensitive to this ingredient on their skin; it is best used with care at low concentrations.
Other names: Octoxyglycerin, 3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
INCI Name:
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredient origins:
Oil Palm Fruit, Coconut Fruit
Role:
Preservative, Skin Conditioning Agent
Common name:
Ethylhexylglycerin
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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