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Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin (octoxyglycerin) is a topical skincare ingredient and deodorizing agent, often indicated as a conditioning ointment in the treatment of eczema. As its name suggests, ethylhexylglycerin is made using glycerin. Glycerin is a simple polyol compound derived from sugar alcohol. It is both colorless and odorless, and it is one of the most common ingredients in your skincare products. It is water soluble; when mixed with certain chemicals it can be a used as a preservative. It helps to keep the various natural ingredients in beauty products from spoiling. It also helps to reduce the surface tension between the various liquids and oils in beauty products.