Preservation Pressure? Meet the Biobased Booster That Streamlines Your System
Let’s begin with a simple premise: nature and science are not at odds—they are collaborators. And nowhere is this union more evident than in the cosmetic formulator’s quest to create products that are not only effective and pleasant to use, but sustainable and responsibly sourced. Enter AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green, the latest offering from Seqens, designed with both performance and planet in mind.
This ingredient isn’t a reinvention of the wheel; it’s a smarter, cleaner build of one we already know and trust: Ethylhexylglycerin, a long-standing multifunctional in skincare. What sets AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green apart isn’t what it does—moisturize, preserve, enhance. It’s how it does it, and where it comes from.
Let’s take a closer look.
What Is It?
At its core, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green is biobased Ethylhexylglycerin. Chemically, it’s nearly identical to its conventional counterpart: a clear, low-viscosity liquid with a refractive index of 1.449–1.453 and a concentration of ≥99.00%. But where conventional Ethylhexylglycerin is often petro-derived, this version is derived from biobased raw materials. That means a reduced reliance on fossil resources and a more circular, environmentally-conscious lifecycle.
While the ISO 16128 certification is still pending, the ingredient already aligns with the formulation philosophies of brands and labs that prioritize naturality scores and biobased content.
Why It Matters
Let’s talk function. AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green delivers on two fronts:
Why does this matter to the formulator? Because consumers now demand everything: naturality, transparency, minimal ingredient lists, and product longevity. Preservative boosters like AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green offer a scientific solution to a marketing paradox.
Stability, Shelf Life, and Formulation Simplicity
With a shelf life of two years, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green provides security in storage and stability in formulation. And because it comes with high purity (≥99%) and low water content (≤0.30%), it poses little risk of introducing instability into water-sensitive formulas.
Its mild, characteristic odor and clear, low-color profile (Hazen ≤ 30) allow for broad compatibility across product categories—from facial mists to emulsions, from sheet masks to minimalist “skinimalism” serums.
From a regulatory and operational standpoint, it also benefits from a simple INCI: Ethylhexylglycerin, well-recognized and already accepted by global markets and INCI databases. No need for complicated registrations or unfamiliarity on labels.
The Biobased Factor: Not Just a Buzzword
Let’s pause for a moment on the word “biobased.” In cosmetic science, this is more than just a label to satisfy marketing—it is a quantifiable, trackable property rooted in carbon analysis and sourcing transparency. When we say AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green is biobased, we mean that its carbon atoms are biological in origin, not extracted from petroleum or synthetic precursors.
This distinction matters—especially when aiming to meet eco-certification standards, clean beauty formulations, or sustainability benchmarks (e.g., EWG ratings, Ecocert compatibility, ISO 16128 naturality indices). In a world where consumer skepticism is high and ingredient traceability is paramount, biobased materials are no longer optional. They are foundational.
Minimalism, Amplified
We live in the era of ingredient minimalism, but this isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing more with fewer materials. Ingredients like AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green are cornerstones of this philosophy. One ingredient: emollient, antimicrobial, and compatible with a wide preservative toolbox. That’s the definition of formulation efficiency.
Let’s break it down numerically:
✅ 1 INCI
✅ 3+ functions
✅ 99%+ purity
✅ 2 years shelf life
In a formulation deck, that kind of math is hard to beat.
Applications: Across the Product Spectrum
AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green is suitable for nearly all types of personal care applications, including:
► Leave-on skincare (moisturizers, serums, facial oils)
► Rinse-off products (cleansers, body washes, shampoos)
► Water-based formulas (mists, toners, emulsions)
► Anhydrous systems (sticks, balms)
► Sensitive skin formulas due to its gentle profile
Its mildness, efficacy, and compatibility make it especially suited for modern formulations that are clean, transparent, and multifunctional.
A Tool, Not a Trend
In the cosmetics industry, it’s easy to chase after trends. Blue light blockers. Crystal-infused waters. Airbrush-in-a-bottle serums. But AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green isn’t a trend. It’s a tool—a robust, reliable building block in the formulator’s toolkit that reflects both consumer demands and scientific rigor. Biobased, multifunctional, globally compliant, and easy to integrate—this is what the future of formulation looks like when science and sustainability converge.
If you’re a formulator looking to streamline your preservative system, enhance product sensory, or simply make your ingredient list work harder, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green deserves a space in your bench trial lineup.
At Deveraux Specialties, we’re proud to offer ingredients that reflect a smarter way forward. Explore the potential of AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green, and discover how efficiency and sustainability can—quite literally—go hand in hand. Contact our team today for a sample or formulation support.
