Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative used in cosmetic products to prevent bacterial growth. It is also used as a stabilizer in perfumes and soaps. It is found in various cosmetic products like moisturizers, eye shadows, foundations, sunscreens, conditioners, mascaras, eye liners, shampoos, lip glosses, concealers, body washes, hand creams, blushes, hair colors, hair sprays, lip balms, lotions, nail polishes, baby wipes, baby lotions and soaps, soaps, shaving creams, deodorants, toothpastes, fragrances, hair removal waxes, hand sanitizers, ultrasound gels, and vaccines. Phenoxyethanol is an oily, sticky substance with a pleasant odor often compared to roses. It helps to prevent fungi, bacteria, and yeast from growing in your products, giving them a longer shelf life and ensuring safety.
Prevents bacteria: It's antimicrobial and highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast in a product formula. Prolongs product shelf life: The use of preservatives enhances the safety of products and prolongs the period of which a product can be stored. Is stable: Gerstner says phenoxyethanol helps with product stability because it doesn't react with other ingredients, air, or light. Has versatile use: According to Gerstner, it's effective at protecting against pathogens in a wide variety of products.
In general, anyone without an allergy. Phenoxyethanol is not recommended for those with sensitive skin or eczema.
Ingestion of phenoxyethanol can be toxic for infants by suppressing the central nervous system, so Waldorf recommends avoiding the use of products containing the preservative on infants. For adults, the possible side effects of topical application are far less severe, despite some misleading information you might find on the internet. "Scary health issue claims are a huge stretch, but phenoxyethanol can be an irritant for some—really that goes for most preservatives," Lu says. While rare, Waldorf adds that phenoxyethanol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in predisposed individuals. "If you have a tendency toward eczema or sensitive skin, either avoid products containing it or do a self patch test first," she says. To test for a reaction, Waldorf suggests rubbing a small amount of the product containing phenoxyethanol to the same spot on your upper arm twice a day for three days, taking note of how your body responds. If you notice a reaction, discontinue use of the product and consult your dermatologist.
Infants should not be exposed to cosmetic products containing Phenoxyethanol. If you are allergic, read labels and avoid personal care products and vaccines with phenoxyethanol. If you are not allergic, phenoxyethanol is a relatively safe preservative in regard to chronic health effects.
Phenoxyethanol is found in nature, specifically in green tea and chicory. However, the kind of phenoxyethanol used in skin care is synthetic (known as “nature identical,” it mimics the natural version exactly).
Approved in concentrations up to one percent.
Moderate
Mixtures of phenoxyethanol and parabens found in Doppler ultrasound gel may lead to more severe allergic reactions than phenoxyethanol alone. Other types of preservatives include Aldehydes, Glycol ethers, Isothiazolinones, Organic acids, and Parabens.
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