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

Sep 2nd, 2020

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Which Cosmetic Actives Will Come Out on Top at the 2024 C&T Allēs?

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Shoko Hamada, of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., explains her work to identify antimicrobial fragrance compounds during the IFSCC 2023 poster session.

[video] 4 Novel Effective Antimicrobial Compounds on IFRA's Transparency List

In this interview from the IFSCC 2023 poster session, Shoko Hamada, of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., explains her research exploring antibacterial and antiviral properties of compounds on IFRA's transparency list, uncovering four with promising effects.

PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid

PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid

PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid and the skin barrier. Givaudan Active Beauty unveils PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, a transformational sustainability breakthrough in Hyaluronic Acid production.

With a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 25%, it carries the same chemical properties as its fossil counterpart, helping to keep the reformulation efforts to a minimum, per the company.

Clariant Launches Phenoxetol SG, 100% Bio-ethanol for Antimicrobial Use

With a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 25%, it carries the same chemical properties as its fossil counterpart, helping to keep the reformulation efforts to a minimum, per the company.

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The Preservative Quagmire

In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.

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Versatile, Nature-derived Preservation

For 32 years, Pioneering Green Preservative-Like actions, Campo Plantservative is proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of microbials, viruses, fungal, endospores, and molds.

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[podcast] The Bigger Issue Behind Microbial Contamination

Many cosmetic recalls in the U.S. relate to microbial contamination but not for the reason you might think. Here, experts from the Univ. of Cincinnati and PCPC explain why it's more than alternative preservatives to blame. Listen now. It's free.

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

The Cistus incanus flower, otherwise known as the hoary rock rose, is indigenous to the Israeli desert and is a hybrid of Cistus albidus and Cistus crispus.

IFF-Lucas Meyer's IBR-Chill Biomimics Meditation

The company screened plants indigenous to the Israeli desert for their capacity to block the key stress receptor in the skin, which led to the development of IBR-Chill.

Vytrus presented the reversing of microbiota aging at the 2022 Cosmetorium trade show in Barcelona with Quora Noni Biomics.

Vytrus Biotech Launches Quora Noni Biomics, Wins Cosmetorium Awards for Purple Rain

Vytrus presented the reversing of microbiota aging at the 2022 Cosmetorium trade show in Barcelona with Quora Noni Biomics.

In the case of fluctuating PET results for w/o products, it can be useful to increase the number of samples to verify the results.

Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments

The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.