Aplicaciones de la etilhexilglicerina en cosméticos

1. Booster conservante - su papel más importante

Ethylhexylglycerin is widely used to enhance the efficacy of preservative systems.

It can disrupt microbial cell membranes, significantly improving the antimicrobial performance of preservatives such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, and caprylyl glycol.

This allows formulators to reduce the usage of traditional preservatives and create milder or “preservative-free” marketing concepts.

Común en: cleansers, lotions, creams, serums, baby care products.

2. Agente antimicrobiano suave

Ethylhexylglycerin itself has mild antimicrobial activity, especially against Gram-positive bacteria.

It is often used in “paraben-free” formulations as an alternative antimicrobial ingredient.

3. Agente de acondicionamiento de la piel

It helps soften the skin and improve texture.

It also reduces the stickiness caused by humectants (e.g., glycerin), resulting in a smoother, more pleasant skin feel.

4. Mejorador de Penetración

Ethylhexylglycerin can improve the absorption of certain active ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, and botanical extracts.

It is frequently added to serums and functional skincare products.

5. Mejora de la sensación de la piel

It acts as a light emollient that enhances spreadability and provides a soft, non-greasy touch.

This makes it especially suitable for leave-on products such as sprays and essences.

Beneficios

• Muy leve y seguro, con baja irritación
• Excelente compatibilidad con la mayoría de las formulaciones
• Adecuado para piel sensible
• Altamente estable bajo luz y calor
• Aceptado a nivel mundial sin grandes preocupaciones regulatorias

Aplicaciones típicas del producto

Combinaciones comunes

• Fenoxietanol + Etilhexilglicerina (sinergia más clásica y eficaz)
• Capriloilglicina + etilhexilglicerina (común en fórmulas de limpieza)
• Hexanediol / Pentilenglicol + Etilhexilglicerina (“sistemas libres de conservantes”)
• Sistemas de extracto botánico + etilhexilglicerina (estabilidad mejorada y soporte antimicrobiano)