Preservative ingredients
All 15 preservatives in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 15 rate 0–1 and 0 rate 3 or above, averaging 0.1 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoic Acid | Benzoic Acid | 0 | established |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | 0 | established |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | 0 | established |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | 0 | moderate |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | Dehydroacetic Acid | 0 | moderate |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | 0 | moderate |
| Hexanediol | 1,2-Hexanediol | 0 | moderate |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | Hydroxyacetophenone | 0 | moderate |
| Methylparaben | Methylparaben | 0 | established |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol | 0 | established |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | 0 | established |
| Propylparaben | Propylparaben | 0 | established |
| Sodium Benzoate | Sodium Benzoate | 0 | established |
| Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate | Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate | 0 | moderate |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | Glyceryl Caprylate | 1 | moderate |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2