
Despite what the Internet might say, there are no findings that phenoxyethanol is an endocrine disruptor. True, this cosmetic preservative is much better than some of its alternatives, such as formaldehyde releasers, parabens, and methylisothiazolinone.

There, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes people make while using this database.) (By the way, if you rely on the EWG Skin database for your product research, please read my Skin Deep database post.

To begin, the Skin Deep database powered by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) rates phenoxyethanol toxicity, depending on usage, 2-4 out of 10 (10 being the most toxic).

