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Preservatives are some of the most controversial ingredients in skincare, but why

Preservatives are some of the most controversial ingredients in skincare, but why

There is a general misconception that preservatives are not only unnecessary but potentially harmful.

Some preservatives are indeed suspected to be harmful. But there is a variety of synthetic and natural, effective preservatives on the market.

This blog explains why preservatives are necessary.

There is a general misconception that preservatives are not only unnecessary but potentially harmful.

Some preservatives are indeed suspected to be harmful. But there is a variety of synthetic and natural, effective preservatives on the market.

Here’s why preservatives are necessary:

Skincare products are preserved to keep you safe. No matter how sterile the manufacturing space and packaging are, as soon as water is introduced into a formulation - bacteria, fungi, and yeasts growth is inevitable.

Every time you interact with a product you introduce it to microbial life.

Natural products tend to be even more prone to microbe growth than conventional ones. Your skin may love plant extracts, but unfortunately, so does bacteria.

At the end of the day, skincare products need to be safe to use during their full shelf life and the only way that’s possible is preservation.

Do products need preservatives?

Not all products need preservatives. Water-free products such as balms, oil-based serums and dry face masks do not necessarily require a preservative, as they are not prone to microbial contamination. However, any formula that incorporates water- or water-soluble ingredients, such as Aloe Vera, requires a preservative.

What about Preservative-Free Claims?

A truly preservative-free water-containing product would present a serious health risk to consumers. If product’s label states product as “preservative-free” and it contains water OR you find water or water-soluble ingredient on the ingredient list, but no preservative - either the manufacturer doesn’t know what they are doing or they are not fully transparent about their ingredients.

We use safe, effective, tested preservatives at minimal, safe percentages to ensure that our products will be free from microbial contamination. AND we package our products in contact-free components. Therefore, you can safely enjoy our products throughout their shelf life.

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