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  Effect of Phenoxyethanol on Formulation

  Posted by Anonymous on April 2, 2019 at 4:24 pm

  Hello Perry,

  I am curious whether preservatives (specifically phenoxyethanol) has an effect on cosmetic formulations (changes in viscosity, ph, etc) other than preserving the product. Thanks!

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  ngarayeva001

  Member

  April 2, 2019 at 8:29 pm

  Depending on a formula phenoxyethanol reduces viscosity. Example surfactants. Preservatives do mess with viscosity in general. A blend of Phenoxyethanol, sorbic acid, caprylyl glycol significantly impacts texture of lotions made with polymeric emulsifiers.

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  Anonymous

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  April 3, 2019 at 1:32 pm

  Thanks for your reply!

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