Can I use Chlorhexidine Gluconate with Phenoxyethanol?
Works well together
Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Phenoxyethanol are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Chlorhexidine GluconatePreservative
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial — effective against bacteria, fungi
- ✓Boosts preservative system
- ⚠Can cause skin sensitization in some individuals
- ⚠Not recommended for open wounds or ear canal use
PhenoxyethanolPreservative
- ✓Keeps formula microbially safe
- ⚠Rare sensitivity
