How Ethylhexylglycerin works 에틸헥실글리세린
Ethylhexylglycerin lowers surface tension at microbial cell membranes, which makes it harder for organisms to survive and allows a partner preservative such as phenoxyethanol to work at a lower level. The same surfactant character explains its mild conditioning effect on skin and its use as a deodorising agent. It is a recognised, if uncommon, contact allergen — a small but real reason some people react to products that look gentle on paper.
| Acts on | microbial growth and skin feel |
|---|---|
| Evidence | Moderate |
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