Demand for Phenoxyethanol Preservatives High In US Due To Increasing Expenditure on Personal Care Products

Phenoxyethanol preservatives are ingredients mainly found in personal care products. They are present in green tea and chicory. Artificial manufacturing of other ingredients is generally looked down upon as an unnatural procedure and thus, undesirable. However, it is an active ingredient in over-the-counter products like shampoos and conditioners.

The demand for phenoxyethanol preservatives is high in the U.S. due to increasing expenditure on personal care products. The average annual expenditure on personal care products in the U.S. increased from US$ 707 in 2016 to US$ 768 in 2018. Phenoxyethanol preservatives are effective in cosmetic products because of their germicidal, antibacterial and antifungal properties. They may even be able to protect you from skin irritation like redness or itching caused by shampoo or conditioner. They have also been used in some beauty creams as a preservative. Some people with eczema or dry skin have noticed that using phenoxyethanol improves their skin texture and they no longer have flaky or dry patches on their skin. Eczema sufferers should contact their physician before using Phenoxyethanol as an alternative to benzocaine to relieve skin irritation and itching.

Phenoxyethanol preservatives have been in the cosmetics and personal care industry for decades now. A lot of companies have included them in their products because they are cheap and safe to use. You can find phenoxyethanol in cold cream and medicated soaps that are available over the counter, although you would need a prescription for oral supplements for sensitive skin. As long as you use it according to the manufacturer's directions, Phenoxyethanol isn't likely to cause any harm to your body. What is interesting about phenoxyethanol and its relation to eczema is that it can irritate babies. In fact, some babies with severe eczema are known to be so sensitive to the effects of this preservative that it causes them to scratch and rub their skin, which in turn can lead to further irritation and may cause the cracking of the infants' skin. This is something that needs to be discussed with the doctor. If you suspect that your baby is sensitive to Phenoxyethanol, you can increase the amount of preservative included in the products that you buy.