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 |
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