Phenoxyethanol benefits for skin | Ingredients 101

What Is Phenoxyethanol?

Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that's used to help prevent microorganisms from growing in cosmetic formulas. At Origins, we use an amount of Phenoxyethanol that is recognized as safe—less than 1%—as needed to maintain product integrity as you use it; we do not over-preserve. We also continuously work to identify additional preservatives that are safe and effective for you and the planet. It's part of our ongoing commitment to your well-being.

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OUR POTENT AND EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS ARE FORMULATED WITH NATURALLY-DERIVED*—INCLUDING PLANT-BASED—INGREDIENTS AS WELL AS BENEFICIAL SYNTHETICS

*USING ISO STANDARD 16128, FROM PLANT, NON-PETROLEUM MINERAL AND/OR WATER SOURCES.

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1,500+ ingredients in compliance with the EU’s stringent regulations. In addition, we are also free of: Parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), polyethylene beads and animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax in select formulas). We are Vegetarian and also offer many formulas that are Vegan (free of animal-derived ingredients).

*The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.s funding emission reduction projects to offset CO2e emissions as a result of deliveries made from our Origins US fulfillment center to our consumers’ delivery addresses (Excludes same-day delivery).

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