Ingredient · dataset v56
Ethylhexylglycerin and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A short branched eight-carbon glycerin ether used to boost preservation; below the C11 uptake range, with no feeding record.
Almost always paired with phenoxyethanol.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Preservative
Checked products with this ingredient (27)
Product types: Body care, Cleansers, Hair care, Makeup, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Sunscreens, Toners
Body care (4)
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- AHAVA Dead Sea Water Mineral Shower Gel 6.8 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
- SEEN Body Wash Fragrance Free 10 fl oz
Cleansers (1)
Hair care (2)
- Fresh Monster Kids Hair Gel, Flexible Hold, No Added Fragrance 6 oz
- FragFre Hair Styling Gel, Medium Hold, Sensitive Skin 8 fl oz
Makeup (2)
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (5)
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
- Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station Gel-Cream 50 ml
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
Serums & Treatments (6)
- Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica 100 Ampoule
- COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
- Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% 30 ml
- Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum 30 ml
- Stridex Maximum Strength Medicated Pads
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 20 ml
Shampoos (2)
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (3)
Related preservative
- Anisic Acid — No known trigger
- Benzisothiazolinone — No known trigger
- Benzyl Alcohol — No known trigger
- Butylated Hydroxytoluene — No known trigger
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate — No known trigger
- Butylparaben — No known trigger
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid — No known trigger
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Ethylhexylglycerin trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A short branched eight-carbon glycerin ether used to boost preservation; below the C11 uptake range, with no feeding record.
Does Ethylhexylglycerin feed Malassezia?
No known link: Ethylhexylglycerin is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Ethylhexylglycerin →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.