Phenoxyethanol is a mildly skin-sensitive preservative.

It is widely used in cosmetics and is generally very safe for the skin. The main function of phenoxyethanol is to add it to cosmetics to play an antibacterial and antiseptic role. It may also have a certain emulsifying effect, which affects the viscosity of skin care products. Usually the concentration of phenoxyethanol in cosmetics is no more than 1%, which is a fairly safe preservative. Phenoxyethanol mainly replaces the previously used formaldehyde, which is quite irritating. After switching to phenoxyethanol, the irritation and damage to the human body are significantly reduced. If you have sensitive skin, you may still experience slight local burning or burning sensation. Sometimes it is used on the mucous membranes of the eyes, which may cause irritation. In this case, products containing phenoxyethanol should be avoided. But generally speaking, phenoxyethanol is very safe for the skin.