Pure Phenoxyethanol

●Pure Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic-grade broad-spectrum biostatic preservative. It effectively inhibits gram-positive/negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds. It exhibits stable antimicrobial efficacy over pH 3.0–10.0 and features excellent compatibility with surfactants, humectants and cosmetic active ingredients. As a paraben-alternative preservative, it complies with major cosmetic regulatory limits and is applicable to rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulations.

◆Pure Phenoxyethanol inhibits vegetative cells of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger to prevent microbial spoilage in aqueous cosmetic systems. Its antimicrobial activity remains stable at pH 3.0–10.0, barely interfered by conventional humectants and nonionic surfactants. It exhibits good compatibility with cosmetic actives and can be synergistically combined with caprylyl glycol or ethylhexylglycerin to lower the single dosage.

Pure Phenoxyethanol functions as a broad-spectrum biostatic preservative for cosmetic and personal care matrices. It is suitable for leave-on systems such as facial serums, brightening essences, moisturizing emulsions, barrier-repair creams, hydrogel masks, scalp care serums and body treatment lotions. It also applies to rinse-off formulations including mild facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoo, hair conditioner and exfoliating wash products. It performs well in surfactant-containing aqueous systems, botanical extract blends, hydrosol bases and low-viscosity transparent toner systems. It is commonly adopted to construct paraben-free preservation systems, and can be compounded with polyols like caprylyl glycol and ethylhexylglycerin for synergistic preservation in sensitive-skin targeted formulas.