Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a deodorant, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 15% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 19 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
FunctionDEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number70445-33-9
EC number408-080-2
Prevalence14,167 products (15.26% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies19 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

Used in

Serums 14.9%Toners 9%General Moisturizers 7.8%Face Cleansers 7.6%Sheet Masks 3.6%Setting Spray & Powders 3%

Frequently asked

What does Ethylhexylglycerin do in skincare?
Ethylhexylglycerin functions as a deodorant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Ethylhexylglycerin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (14.9% of its uses).

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