Alternative Cosmetic Preservatives – What Are Your Options?

Why use preservatives?

Skin is Our Largest Organ. . . .

This is the only reason I can find to explain the number of people who insist that everything that is put on the skin in absorbed.

Vested Interest

Over the past year or so, since I started getting more and more involved in internet-based discussions on various aspects of cosmetics.

Parabens in Perspective: Part X

As a side issue, I will also address the accusation that the SCCS are easily swayed by the cosmetics industry.

Parabens in Perspective: Part IX

Combined Activation of Methyl Paraben by Light Irradiation and Esterase Metabolism toward Oxidative DNA Damage.

Parabens in Perspective: Part VIII

This article will address the points raised over the effects of parabens on “SULT” activity.

Parabens in Perspective: Part VII

I am delighted to be able to share the fact that the SCCS have, in the past few days, released their draft final opinion on propylparaben and butylparaben.

Parabens in Perspective: Part VI

This study claimed to have developed a simplified model for determining the antimicrobial activity of the parabens.

Parabens in Perspective: Part V

Part 5 of the Parabens in Perspective series.

Mild Preservatives – Fact or Fiction?

Increasingly, there is a move within the personal care industry to seek out more “mild”, or “natural” ingredients, especially preservatives.

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