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Power on through preservation challenges

When it comes to preserving tricky formats, Clariant’s naturally-derived new preservation booster Velsan Flex brings the clarity, efficiency and freedom formulators seek.

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‘Preservative-Free’dom: Isopentyldiol as an Auxiliary Antimicrobial*

Concerns over the safety of conventional preservatives such as parabens have given rise to consumer demand for “preservative-free” formulas. The present article proposes the use of isopentyldiol as an auxiliary preservative to bolster non-traditional preservatives and meet this market demand.

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clean green preservation

EcoCert verified! COSMOS approved! Need clean, green, safe and effective preservation solutions? schülke has the answer. euxyl® ECO 910 - broad-spectrum preservation. effisin® LA natural - sourced from non-GMO corn.

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A Sense of Natural Protection

SharoSENSE™ Plus 181-N answers the need for green and effective preservative systems. It offers a natural, water-soluble solution with uncompromised antimicrobial efficacy at reduced use levels.

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Ease the load. Clariant reduces preservation burdens naturally

Today’s natural, nourishing, transparent cosmetic formulations aren’t easy to preserve. Velsan® Flex, a new naturally-derived booster, helps formulators take on the challenge and ensure safe antimicrobial protection with less preservative.

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Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Protection with 100% Natural Spectrastat™ Technology

Effective preservation is important in formulation and new innovations must deliver broad spectrum antimicrobial control and originate from natural sources to truly meet consumer expectations. Spectrastat™ technologies ease the burden in this challenging environment by delivering broad spectrum efficacy from consumer-friendly ingredients at easy-to-formulate neutral pH.

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Parabens Were First—Is Phenoxyethanol Next? Why We Need to Act Now

It started with parabens. Proven as safe and effective cosmetic preservatives, they were replaced with lesser, potentially more dangerous alternatives. Why? Chris Boone, of Univar, explained during the Midwest SCC dinner meeting—and cautioned attendees why we need to act now to save phenoxyethanol.

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Preservative Update: Frequency of Use Through 2018

The number of cosmetics registered through the voluntary FDA program dropped, while in Canada, the number rose. This review digs into these discrepancies, reports the latest preservative numbers and explores the market dynamics affecting them.

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Preserve and Protect: Shielding the Sunscreen Umbrella

The sunscreen market is trending toward higher SPF levels, but these formulas tend to be more difficult to preserve. This study shows how high-SPF sunscreens can be adequately preserved using nontraditional approaches combining antimicrobials and multifunctional additives with boosting aids.

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Warm Fuzzies for Parabens

It's heartwarming for a cosmetics R&D advocate to see recent headlines lauding parabens for their protective feats. Two examples are cited in this commentary.

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Who optimizes the delivery of non-alcohol preservatives? We do.

Introducing the first preservative technology platform without alcoholic antimicrobials, based on an optimized delivery system.

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Are Natural Cosmetics Still Relevant?

Today's consumers are demanding increased ingredient transparency, a factor that helps to drive the naturals sector. Click through for an exclusive Q&A on the mechanics of natural cosmetics.

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Caprylyl Glycol: A Versatile Material to Boost Preservatives

As consumers become more decidedly "anti-preservative," formulators are faced with the need for versatile preservation systems. Caprylyl glycol's flexible nature allows it to be incorporated into a variety of formats while serving consumer needs.

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Is Your Microbiology Lab FDA-compliant? Part II: Cultures, Growth Media, Reagents and Testing

This two-part article provides an overview of areas relevant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) inspection of cosmetic microbiology laboratories. Part 1 covered personnel, facilities and equipment, test materials and procedures, and documentation. Part 2 addresses microbial cultures and growth media, biochemical reagents, test procedures and more.

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The Ultimate Protection for Sun Protection [FREE White Paper Download]

Sunscreens are more effective than ever, but today’s ultra-high SPF systems can be a challenge to preserve. This is particularly true when using modern, non-traditional preservation methods.

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Alternative Preservation: SpectrastatTM PHL

SpectrastatTM PHL is a blend of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to use hurdle technology to create self-preserving formulations. SpectrastatTM PHL is especially useful in high water, cold-process applications

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An Offensive Defense: Minimizing Preservatives, Maximizing Protection and Resources

Designing formulations with maximum preservation efficacy using minimum preservative quantities is vital for several reasons, outlined here. This strategy is referred to as an “offensive defense,” and requires leveraging the right preservatives and levels for given formulation designs.

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The Ultimate Protection for Sun Protection [FREE white paper download]

Sunscreens are more effective than ever, but today’s ultra-high SPF systems can be a challenge to preserve. This is particularly true when using modern, non-traditional preservation methods.

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