Buy Preservative Eco in Australia
We get it, the idea of adding preservatives can be scary or overwhelming at first, but don't worry, there are some great preservatives that can be added into natural skincare.
Preservative Eco (also known as Plantaserv M and Geogard™ ECT) is a broad spectrum preservative, that has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for natural personal care products. It is approved by COSMOS and ECOCERT and has no Parabens, no Phenoxyethanol, no isothiazolones and no Formaldehyde.
Why use a preservative?
When you make natural skincare and especially when using water based ingredients in your products, it's important to add a preservative.
Why? Well, once you add water to your product, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and moulds.
INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
Suggested Usage Rates:
Suitable for a pH of 3 - 8
Soluble in: Is water and glycerine soluble but can also be used in anhydrous products like sugar scrubs
Use level: Use 1% in your formulations
Odour: Has an almond-like odour, that can be disguised by using essential oils
Temperature: Is heat sensitive, so you add it to your formulations in the cool down phase when your ingredients are 40 degrees celsius or below.
Buy Preservative Eco in Australia
We get it, the idea of adding preservatives can be scary or overwhelming at first, but don't worry, there are some great preservatives that can be added into natural skincare.
Preservative Eco (also known as Plantaserv M and Geogard™ ECT) is a broad spectrum preservative, that has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for natural personal care products. It is approved by COSMOS and ECOCERT and has no Parabens, no Phenoxyethanol, no isothiazolones and no Formaldehyde.
Why use a preservative?
When you make natural skincare and especially when using water based ingredients in your products, it's important to add a preservative.
Why? Well, once you add water to your product, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and moulds.
INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
Suggested Usage Rates:
Suitable for a pH of 3 - 8
Soluble in: Is water and glycerine soluble but can also be used in anhydrous products like sugar scrubs
Use level: Use 1% in your formulations
Odour: Has an almond-like odour, that can be disguised by using essential oils
Temperature: Is heat sensitive, so you add it to your formulations in the cool down phase when your ingredients are 40 degrees celsius or below.
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