Ethylhexylglycerin
Low ConcernQuick verdict
Low riskEthylhexylglycerin skin safety dashboard
Ethylhexylglycerin scores 80/100 across 8 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.
Comedogenic rating
1/5Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.
Fungal acne concern
LowerNo major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.
Pregnancy concern
LowerNo elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.
Skin types to avoid
None flaggedBased on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.
What is Ethylhexylglycerin and why is it used?
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Will Ethylhexylglycerin clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Ethylhexylglycerin has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 8 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Ethylhexylglycerin?
Ethylhexylglycerin currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Ethylhexylglycerin a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Ethylhexylglycerin?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Ethylhexylglycerin, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
How we rate this ingredient
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CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
Ref: Ethylhexylglycerin
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PubChem
Ref: CAS 70445-33-9
Found in 8 Products
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