Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin 1
Ethylhexylglycerin 2
AKA: 2-PROPANEDIOL
Synthetic
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Clean
An emollient solvent with antimicrobial activity.
Formula
C11H24O3
Mol. Weight
204.31
CAS #
70445-33-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Weak Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Skin Conditioning Agent
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws water to skin
Locks in moisture
Strengthens skin barrier
Traditional Use
Synthesized from petroleum or glycerin in the early 20th century, this humectant was adopted by the cosmetics industry as a cheaper, more stable alternative to glycerin for moisture retention in skincare products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR