About the product
What is it?: It is a liquid natural broad-spectrum preservative. The novel composition of this antimicrobial blend offers broad spectrum protection in a diverse range of products, against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and molds. It also has a low odor profile making it the ideal choice for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems.
Applications: Anhydrous, Body Butter, Body wash, Conditioner, Cream, Deo/ Anti-Perspirant, Eye creams/gels, Eye shadow, Face Lotion, Face wipes, Facial Cream, Foundation, Feminine hygiene, Hair gel, Hand soap (non anti-bac), Lipstick/gloss, Lotion, Make up remover, Mascara, Oil in Water, Oral care, Powder, Shampoo, Suncare, Toner, Water in Oil. Usage rate: 0.61% (Include Preservative ECO in the cool down phase of your formulations, and ensure the final pH of the formulation is the in 3-8 range.) Strengths: Unlike many natural preservatives, Preservative ECO has a maximum functional pH range of 8 (most natural preservatives require an acidic pH to function well). The manufacturer lists lip products as a possible application. Why do we use it in formulations?: Preservative ECO protects our formulations from microbial spoilage (bacteria, yeast, fungus); we have found it to be an effective and easy-to-use natural preservative option.
