Cosmetics need ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin is a globally approved, versatile and multi-functional additive as well as a very effective deodorant active. As an emollient and mild humectant it improves the skin feel of cosmetic formulations. It reliably inhibits the growth and multiplication of odor-causing bacteria, while at the same time not affecting the beneficial skin flora. Additionally, it can boost the efficacy of traditional preservatives and acts as an antimicrobial stabilizer in combination with other cosmetic ingredients. Ethylhexylglycerin is a representative of the 1-alkyl glycerin ethers.

It is a high purity, colorless and almost odorless liquid with excellent properties for use in cosmetic formulations.

skin care additive

booster of cosmetic alcohols and glycols

multifunctional cosmetic ingredient

improves skin feel of cosmetic formulations

medium spreading emollient

effective against odor causing Gram positive bacteria

enhancer for traditional preservative systems

boosting and fixating of fragrance ingredients

The selection of emollients is critical to the character of a cosmetic product. High contents of fast spreading emollients lead to light creams with a smooth skin feel. High contents of slow spreading emollients are used in rich creams with refatting properties. Medium spreading emollients close the gap between fast and slow spreading emollients, improving the refatting properties and extending the smooth skin feel of cosmetic formulations.

To achieve a long lasting soft and smooth skin feel, a combination of fast, medium and slow spreading emollients is necessary. Ethylhexylglycerin is a medium spreading emollient with a spreading coefficient of about 700 mm2/10 min. The spreading properties are similar to those of dodecyl oleate, hexyldecanol or cetearyl isononanoate. Ethylhexylglycerin is able to reduce the tackiness and increase the speed of absorption of glycerin-containing emulsions significantly. In addition, Ethylhexylglycerin is shown to reduce the greasiness and soaping and improve the overall impression.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a clear, colorless and nearly odorless liquid. It is stable to hydrolysis, temperature and pH. As a result of its good chemical stability, it is highly compatible with all commonly used cosmetic ingredients.

Whereas glycerin esters are attacked by lipolytic enzymes, this is not the case with Ethylhexylglycerin due to its glycerin ether structure. Ethylhexylglycerin is effective in pH-ranges up to 12. Use concentration Ethylhexylglycerin can be used as skin care additive and deodorant active in a recommended use concentration of 0.3 – 1.0%.