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Preservation
Preservation
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.
Audio
[podcast] The Bigger Issue Behind Microbial Contamination
Safety
Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down
Latest
Preservation
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.
Preservation
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.
Sponsored
Improve Your Haircare Formulations with Surface Zeta Potential Analysis
Want to improve the formulations of your shampoos and conditioners? Want to find out how to determine if a shampoo or conditioner has the desired effect on hair? Zeta potential measurements can help.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Lubrizol Life Science's Xpozuki Biotech Ingredient Offers Exposome Protection
Testing has shown Xpozuki biotech ingredient to protect the skin, scalp and hair, defend and repair from exposome damage, protect the skin barrier and improve skin appearance and more.
Companies
Bio-based 1,2-Alkanediol Blends Extend Inolex's Patent Portfolio
Comprised of 100% bio-based carbon, the patented compositions are useful for the safe and effective preservation of formulas.
Event Coverage
Which Base Ingredient Will Win the
C&T Allē Award
?
Which base ingredient will win the
Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award
? Here are the finalist profiles. Find out who wins on Sept. 28, 2022, at the exclusive Awards Dinner, co-located with
Beauty Accelerate
. Register now.
Microbiology
Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part I: Test Performance and Limitations
Microbiological test methods for w/o formulas have raised questions in terms of suitability. They also require a more critical view of the results than other product types. This first article in a two-part series reviews the limitations of such methods.
Preservation
Phenols to Lead the Cosmetic Preservatives Charge Through 2027
Phenol derivatives are expected to grow with the highest CAGR, due in part to their gentle, non-irritating nature and the fact that they do not emit formaldehyde.
Actives
Symrise Extends SymClariol to Scalp Care, Hygiene
Previously highlighted for skin protection benefits, SymClariol (INCI: Decylene Glycol) is additionally being promoted for antimicrobial and hygiene applications, including anti-dandruff scalp care.
Ingredients
Inolex Expands Alkylhydroxamic Acid Tech Patent Portfolio for Cosmetic Preservation
The patent covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA combined with medium-chain terminal diols.
Literature/Data
Water Activity Strategy Boosts Microbial Stability and Barrier Function
Work published in
Cosmetics
outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.