What it is
A preservative. Every water-based product needs one to stay fresh.
Where it comes from
Synthetic.
Why it is there
Preserves the product: it stops bacteria and mold growing in the bottle.
Worth knowing
The permitted limit is 1%, in both Mercosur and the European Union. Our formula uses phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin together, at 0.8–1% in total.