J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol November 2019 PMID 31588615

Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservative in cosmetics.

B Dréno, T Zuberbier, C Gelmetti, G Gontijo, M Marinovich

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Discussions oscillate between supporting the safety of phenoxyethanol, citing regulatory approvals and studies, and questioning the potential risks like toxicity and endocrine disruption. Words such as 'safe,' 'studies,' and mention of research exemplify a cautious curiosity, reflecting a balanced mix of reassurance and skepticism.

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The opinions are mixed, with some posts supporting safety and others raising concerns, leading to a neutral overall stance.

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Phenoxyethanol is a widely used preservative in cosmetics due to its broad antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts, with minimal impact on skin's natural flora.
According to European health authorities, it is considered safe for all age groups when used at concentrations up to 1%, with toxic effects only occurring at exposure levels much higher than typical cosmetic use.
Although it is a rare skin sensitizer, phenoxyethanol is generally regarded as one of the most well-tolerated preservatives in cosmetic products.]

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@apolloxxxi @QuiteNicole @MIA_mea_ Phenoxyethanol seems to be a liver toxin when tested on rats and rabbits. so it could. https://t.co/XM1GRDXez5

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Mary Schook

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@kellydobos Just like the gut biome, pesticides are easy to kill off the good bacteria, but not the bad. The same could be associated with preservatives. This is the first thing that came up in Pub Med calling the effect benign at 1%, but I will search more later https://t.co/amlh9dksip

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Leonardo Piano

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Pubmed: Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservative in cosmetics. https://t.co/3vXQbRjzpy

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Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservative in cosmetics.

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