Replaces harmful preservatives such as Parabens, Triclosan, BHA/BHT, DMDM Hydantoin, Alcohol, Benzophene, Toluene, Chlorphenesin…etc in skincare products, as all of the above are potential or proven skin irritants, with some producing more long lasting negative health effects.

Functions as an antimicrobial preservative to maintain the integrity of formulas within shelf life. Although ethylhexylglycerin can be extracted from palm, Skin Need selects ethylhexylglycerin from coconut for better sustainability considerations. The ingredient is rated 2 - a very high safety rating - at EWG, and in Skin Need formulas it is used in low concentration to bring skin irritation to a minimum while preserving the efficacy of the product.