What is Ethylhexylglycerin? This tongue-twister is a true multi-talent in modern cosmetics. Chemically, it is a glycerin ether, often derived from plant sources (like palm or rapeseed oil). It is not used for a single "star property," but because it improves several crucial functions in a cream at once: It conditions the skin, inhibits odor-causing bacteria, and – most importantly – it makes preservatives more efficient.

Ethylhexylglycerin itself is only a very weak preservative, but it is the perfect partner for other substances (like phenoxyethanol).

• Efficacy Enhancement: It destabilizes the cell membranes of bacteria and yeasts. This allows the actual preservatives to penetrate and act more easily.
• Less is More: Thanks to this "booster effect," the total amount of preservatives needed in the product can be significantly reduced.

Besides safety in the jar, this substance also does something directly for your skin.

The conditioning properties:

• Emollient: It has a lipid-replenishing and moisturizing effect, ensuring a soft, smooth skin feeling after application.
• Deo-Active: In deodorants, it specifically inhibits the growth of gram-positive bacteria that decompose sweat and cause unpleasant odors, without disturbing the natural skin flora.