Preservatives

Preservatives prevent bacteria, mould, and yeast from growing in skincare products. They are essential for product safety — without them, water-containing formulations would become contaminated within days. Modern cosmetic preservatives are used at concentrations carefully balanced between efficacy and skin tolerance.

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1,2-hexanediol
Caution
formula solvent.
benzoic acid
Safe
preservative.
benzyl alcohol
Caution
formula solvent, preservative, viscosity regulator, fragrance.
caprylyl glycol
Safe
deep moisturizer, emollient (softens skin).
chlorphenesin
Safe
preservative.
dehydroacetic acid
Safe
preservative.
ethylhexylglycerin
Safe
preservative.
hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid
Safe
soothing component.
iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
Safe
preservative.
methylparaben
Risk
preservative.
phenoxyethanol
Safe
preservative.
potassium sorbate
Safe
preservative.
propylparaben (preservative)
Risk
preservative, fragrance.
sodium benzoate
Safe
preservative.
sorbic acid
Safe
preservative.