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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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Use of Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetic Industry Decreases

Though the substance remains popular in the home care market, perceived safety concerns have hindered its success in color cosmetics.

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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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Natural Antimicrobial & Preservative Options

Effective and safe natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial compounds and preservatives find multifunctional applications in personal care products.

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Sunscreen Preservation, schülke is Up to the Challenge

Sunscreens, high oil phases, natural oils … all can be a challenge to preserve. This is particularly true when using modern, non-traditional preservation methods. sensiva® PA 40 is the perfect solution for these difficult-to-preserve systems.

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[podcast] The Ugly Truth About Cosmetic Marketing

Paraben-free—a marketing term that helped to propel consumer fear of ingredients such as preservatives and sulfates. Rob Ross-Fichtner, of Focal Point Research Inc., shared in an exclusive interview how this movement toward misinformation started, how groups perpetuating consumer mistrust responded and where the industry goes from here.

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INOLEX Announces "Center of Excellence" and New Hires in China

According to INOLEX, the new lab will provide services for challenge tests and MIC test for internal and external projects related formulations containing alternative preservation systems.

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[podcast] Formulating Microbiome Care: Watch Your Language

"If it doesn’t have a live cell in it, don’t call it a probiotic," says Larry Weiss, M.D., chief medical officer of AOBiome. "...As we move into this new area, [we must] retain our ability to communicate with consumers effectively."

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Troy Corp. Expands Preservative Portfolio

In order to provide more flexibility to formulators, while also reducing costs of preservatives, Troy Corporation has introduced a new range for personal care and cosmetics applications.

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Kemi Pushes for EU Preservatives Review

Nineteen preservatives were reviewed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency to determine their environmental and health properties. The group is now calling for action at the national level to keep cosmetics safe.

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Preserving the Facts on Parabens: An Overview of These Important Tools of the Trade

Parabens have a long history as effective preservatives in foods, cosmetics and drugs, with extensively documented human and environmental safety profiles. This article reviews these important ingredients.

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Schülke is Up to the Challenge

Sunscreens, high oil phases, natural oils … all can be a challenge to preserve. Sensiva® PA 40 is the perfect solution for these difficult-to-preserve systems.

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Balance your skin microbiome for healthy scalp with FLUIDIPURE™ 8G!

Seppic’s latest results on FLUIDIPURE™ 8G show a proper rebalancing effect on the skin microbiome, particularly suitable for sensitive scalp. Beneficial bacteria naturally living on the skin have a protecting effect against bad bacteria.

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Are You Up For the Global Preservative Challenge?

“We want to help academic researchers or small companies who don’t have the resources to get new ‘green’ preservatives to market.”

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Symrise Increases Focus on Alternative Preservation with Two New Hires

“With their extensive experience and comprehensive industry knowledge, Yohanna Sander and Susan Pungitore have the right skills to provide our customers the most appropriate systems to preserve their formulations."

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[NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2017] INOLEX Showcases Alternative Preservatives

In an effort to develop safe products for skin, while also remaining cost-friendly and staying green, INOLEX featured a number of alternative preservatives at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2017.

Alternative preservation is allowing formulators and brands to make free-from claims, while leveraging multifunctional technologies.

[in-cosmetics Global] Alternative Preservation and Free-from Breakthroughs

Alternative preservation innovations from Lonza, Evonik, Clariant, Imerys, Chemyunion, Inolex and Sino Lion.