Phenoxyethanol

✨This is a new one for me that I have been looking for on products, and let me say….so many products contain this. 

✨Synthetic preservative and stabilizer found in cosmetics.

✨Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane which can have carcinogenic effects

It is almost completely absorbed through the skin 78% of it for leave on products such as beauty products.

✨What to look for on labels/other names; Phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Euxyl K® 400 (mixture of Phenoxyethanol and 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane), PhE

✨Often found in moisturizer, eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, conditioner, mascara, eye liner, shampoo, lip gloss, concealer, body wash, hand cream, blush, hair color, hair spray, lip balm, lotion, nail polish, baby wipes, toothpaste, the list goes on and on….