Phenoxyethanol (2-phenoxyethanol)Updated 2 months ago

Phenoxyethanol (Additional Names: 2-phenoxyethanol)

A common preservative used in cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products. It is a member of the glycol ether family and is the product of the reaction of highly corrosive phenol with carcinogenic ethylene oxide. As a result, it may contain residue amounts of both. The American Society of Contact Dermatitis lists phenoxyethanol as one of its core allergens, even in concentrations as low as 1%.

Sources:
https://www.contactderm.org/UserFiles/file/2017_American_Contact_Dermatitis_Society_Core_Allergen.pdf