“2-phenoxyethanol” “can cause skin and lung irritation. It's also toxic to the kidneys, nervous system, and liver, and repeated, long-term exposure can cause or

“2-phenoxyethanol” “can cause skin and lung irritation. It's also toxic to the kidneys, nervous system, and liver, and repeated, long-term exposure can cause organ damage. It notes that toxic effects can occur through inhalation, skin exposure, and ingestion.” “Phenoxyethanol is thought to cause central nervous system damage in exposed infants.” 1. http://www.wellnesstoday.com/beauty/phenoxyethanol-in-beauty-products-is-it-safe http://www.wellnesstoday.com/beauty/phenoxyethanol-in-beauty... 2. https://www.healthline.com/health/phenoxyethanol https://www.healthline.com/health/phenoxyethanol This is just 1 example and a quick reference since I’m on my phone, but there are a number of research papers on this chemical. Again, this is just 1 reference, there are a number of chemicals used as preservatives. A good comparison would be spraying vegetables. Harmful chemicals are used. There are good sides and bad sides to spraying, but at the same time there are many people who choose to purchase organic vs non.