Ethylhexylglycerin + Phenoxyethanol

[hmlove1218]

Anyone ever heard of or use this preservative? From what I'm reading, it seems to be a good alternative to standard preservatives that have parabens, propylene glycol, or formaldehyde-releasing agents. Here's one of the links I've found https://www.bulkactives.com/epe9010-ethylhexylglycerin-phenoxyethanol.html

 

[Saponista]

I have used it in moisturisers and solid lotion bars. I have always found that it has worked very effectively and had no adverse reactions to it.

 

[Saponista]

Sorry solid conditioner bars.

 

[hmlove1218]

I have used it in moisturisers and solid lotion bars. I have always found that it has worked very effectively and had no adverse reactions to it.

Thank you. May I ask where you get it from (or do you think the above supplier has a fair price)? I'd like to test it out because, while they work wonderfully, I'm not thrilled with the things that are in the usual preservatives.

 

[Saponista]

I'm in the UK so this is my supplier.

http://www.mysticmomentsuk.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=29&product_id=904

It is also sometimes called plantaserve so if you google that you might find a wider range of suppliers and prices.

 

[Dahila]

Optiphen plus does not have parabens, propylene glycol, or formaldehyde-releasing agents. I would think it is easier to access.

 

[hmlove1218]

Optiphen plus does not have parabens, propylene glycol, or formaldehyde-releasing agents. I would think it is easier to access.

But doesn't it have diaolized (sp?) urea? Or am I thinking of a different one?

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

http://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/tech_data_optiphen_plus.pdf