Phenoxyethanol

Applications: a wide variety of both leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics and personal care products, including skin care, eye makeup, fragrances, blushers, foundations, lipstick, bath soaps, and detergents. Because of its anti-bacterial properties, it is also used in baby wipes and hand sanitizer.

Producers: Lanxess, Clariant

Description

A glycol ether used as antibacterial and/or a preservative in cosmetic products.

Additional Information
application

a wide variety of both leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics and personal care products, bath soaps, eye makeup, foundations