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Boost Preservation with Ashland's TCM- and Ayurveda-inspired Phyteq Raspberry

Ashland's Phyteq Raspberry multifunctional preservative booster, in natural and nature-identical formats, is based on a compound utilized for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and ayurveda.

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Zataria, Syrian Catnip, Cinnamon and 'B.S.'? Essential Oils in the Literature

Considering the current popularity of essential oils, we offer the following brief literature review of recent and upcoming publications on research and development in this field.

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Emerald Highlights Kalama and Purox Preservatives, Antimicrobials and More

Emerald Kalama Chemical has highlighted its Kalama and Purox ingredient lines, which are based on sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid and phenylpropanol, for preservative and antimicrobial functions.

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ActivON’s Activonol-3 Natural Glycol Replaces Petroleum Derivatives

ActivON has created Activonol-3 as a natural glycol to replace petroleum-derived ingredients. It can be formulated into skin care and personal care products as a solvent, humectant, emollient and preservative booster.

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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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DSM's 'Microbiome-friendly' PDO: Tilamar PDO

Tilamar PDO with NØØVISTA is reportedly the first European-made, cosmetic grade PDO that acts as a multifunctional, microbiome-friendly ingredient.

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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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Patent Pick: Jelly Fungus Glycolipids for Natural Preservative, Antibacterial Benefits

Glycolipid compounds derived from Dacryopinax spathularia (jelly fungus) esterified by isovaleric acid demonstrate novel natural preservative and antimicrobial properties. A recent patent from IMD Natural Solutions GMBH explains.

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schülke Adds to ‘Clean’ Preservative Line: Euxyl ECO 910 and Effisin LA Natural

schülke continues to focus on its “clean,” safe and effective personal care preservative line with an addition of two more ingredients, euxyl ECO 910 and effisin LA natural.

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Arbonne Recalls Contaminated Shea Body Wash

Arbonne recently recalled certain lot numbers of its Shea Butter Body Wash, Gel Douche due to contamination by Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. This follows incidents reported for other products.

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Paradigm Science Silver Antimicrobial, Jewel Silver A

Paradigm Science Inc. has introduced a colloidal silver antimicrobial to be used in body care formulations as a standalone or preservation aid.

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Alternative Preservative Derived from Human Antimicrobial Peptide

Researchers from Chonnam National University and Kwangju Women’s University in Korea have derived a promising cosmetic preservative from a human antimicrobial peptide.

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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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Unifect-GSE Unifies Grapefruit Properties

Unifect Ltd. has created an antifungal and antibacterial ingredient, Unifect-GSE, based on the properties of grapefruit to preserve bath products, body care and more.

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INOLEX Makes a Spectacle of Spectrastat G2 Natural MB's pH-neutral Preservation Strength

Spectrastat G2 Natural MB by INOLEX is a system for preservative-free cosmetic and personal care products. This alternative to other preservative-alternatives offers unique benefits include performance at a neutral pH.

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SharoSun by Acme Hardesty Company/Sharon Laboratories