Crucial helpers for safe cosmetics
Our preservatives for natural cosmetics
The growing interest in sustainability and more naturally oriented care routines means that natural cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular. Since a lot of commonly used preservatives are prohibited in certified natural cosmetics, natural cosmetics brands use monohydric alcohols to preserve their products. Yet these have the disadvantage that they can dry out skin and are therefore not suitable for all skin types.
An alternative to these are the dihydric alcohols, the so-called glycols.
Substances that are frequently used to improve the preservative effect are diols such as pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol or caprylyl glycol.
Another group is the glycerol monoesters. As with the diols, the short-chain esters in this group also have an antimicrobial effect.
Glyceryl caprylate, among others, has proven itself for preservation.
What would you like to use?
Whether for natural cosmetics or in conventional products, with natural or long approved preservatives, you’ll find the right solution for your formulation in our extensive product range.
Incidentally, some of our products are Cosmos-certified.
Here you will find a detailed table!
Are you still on the hunt for a suitable preservative or do you wish to revise existing formulations with innovative raw materials? We’ll be happy to support you with our expertise and will find the right solution for you!
Stefan Koch
Head of BU Life Science
Telephone: +49 40 300 501 8141
E-mail: s.koch@terchemicals.co