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Ingredient encyclopedia

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

A common cosmetic preservative used to help protect water-containing formulas from microbial contamination.

Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol ingredient visual reference
Used in 14 products

Role

Why we use it

It helps keep lotions, washes, and emulsions safer through normal use after opening.

Texture

How it feels

No intended skin feel; it supports product integrity.

Context

Good to know

Preservatives are especially important in formulas that contain water.

Label

Also listed as

Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)Phenoxyethanol
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