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Feb 26, 2010 | 05:13 PM CST

Self-preservation

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…

Efforts toward preservation are more than a trend, they are an essential component of the inner workings of our industry. Consider how much of the world has recognized this and joined in adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices and it becomes obvious. In the words of writer Samuel Butler, “Self-preservation is the first law of nature,”

Feb 26, 2010 | 01:26 PM CST

Optimizing Formula Preservation

By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.

To ensure that a consumer-ready product is safe, an appropriate preservation strategy must be established for the development, manufacture and packaging of the formula, thus eliminating unacceptable levels of organisms such as pathogenic bacteria, fungi and mold that could grow and pose a health hazard to the consumer.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:48 AM CST

SCANCOS Defends Paraben Safety, Addresses Nanoparticles

The Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCANCOS) defended the safety of parabens and addressed the safety of nanoparticles at its Sustainable Cosmetics Conference, held Nov. 5-6, 2009 in Malmö, Sweden.

Sep 29, 2009 | 10:54 AM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Antimicrobial vs. Preservative vs. Antibiotic

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC

Industry expert Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr. investigates the difference between an antimicrobial agent, a preservative and an antibiotic.

Sep 23, 2009 | 09:24 AM CDT

Sterile Packaging Created for Formulation without Preservatives

D.E.F.I. sterile packaging system

Promens for Avène Dermatological Laboratories has created a packaging that allows for preservation without the use of preservatives in the cosmetic formula.

Sep 16, 2009 | 07:45 AM CDT

Paraben-free Preservation

Inolex Chemical Company has introduced a paraben-free preservative for personal care products that provides broad spectrum coverage at a neutral pH.

Sep 02, 2009 | 05:26 PM CDT

Flower, Berry-inspired Broad Spectrum Preservation

Blueberries in a bowl

ISP has designed a nature-inspired, broad spectrum preservative for natural products. This ingredient is positioned as being one step closer to an all-natural preservative option.

Apr 10, 2009 | 09:12 AM CDT

Natural Preservation Based on Ayurveda

La’Ayur is a broad spectrum preservation system effective against gram-positive, gram-negative, molds and fungi. It also provides antioxidant, perfume, fixative and skin rejuvenation benefits.