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Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
Phenoxyethyl CaprylateBarrier
A light oil that softens skin and dissolves other ingredients. It also helps protect the product from microbes.
What it does
It softens skin, helps dissolve other ingredients and adds mild protection against microbes, so it improves feel while helping preserve the product. It’s made from phenoxyethanol and caprylic acid.
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