Phenoxyethanol vs Potassium Sorbate
Phenoxyethanol
Broad-spectrum preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Food-grade preservative
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Broad-spectrum preservative
Food-grade preservative
Phenoxyethanol is categorised as "Keeps the product fresh" while Potassium Sorbate is categorised as "Keeps the product fresh". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
Phenoxyethanol is found in 630 products, while Potassium Sorbate is found in 307 products in our database.
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