Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in many cosmetics and personal care products. You may have a cabinet full of products containing this ingredient in your home, whether you know it or not.
You’ll find it in a large range of cosmetics and hygiene products, including:
- perfume
- foundation
- blush
- lipstick
- soaps
- hand sanitiser
- ultrasound gel, and more
It’s currently allowed in cosmetic products such as skincare up to a maximum of 1%.