Phenoxy ethanol, other name ethelene glycol mono phenyl ether, Phenoxy ethanol is a preservative used in many cosmetics and personal care products. In perfumes, fragrances, soaps, and cleansers, phenoxy ethanol works as a stabilizer. In other cosmetics, it's used as an antibacterial and/or a preservative to prevent products from losing their potency or spoiling
Manufacturers who want to avoid using parabens, which have recently lost favor among health-conscious consumers, might use phenoxy ethanol in their products as a substitute.