Preservatives are essential components for any personal care formulation that contains water. However, the palette of useable preservatives has steadily declined in recent years necessitating the use of new systems to accommodate consumer preferences.
No matter what system is used the priority will always be the same; to create safe and effective personal care products.
Following is a selection of ingredients that either boost traditional preservatives (requiring a lower use level), or offer a complete alternative to traditional products.
Alternative preservation
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