There is Such a Thing as a Safe, Natural Preservative!
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We’ve all heard “just because it is natural doesn't mean it is safe or good for you.”
And, well, I would agree with this in many ways. Certain “natural” things can be extremely harmful or down right dangerous. This applies to the foods we eat and the things we put on our skin. So the challenge becomes finding ways to make natural products safe.
When developing natural skincare there are a ton of ingredients that are off limits from the get. Many of these include things like fragrance or traditional preserving agents that extend the life of a product and ensure it doesn’t get unsafe types of contamination from things like mold.
Fortunately, there are new preserving agents that are derived from natural sources. And the one we picked has the added benefit of being non-irritating, which is VERY important because so many of my family members and customers have certain health concerns or very sensitive skin (myself included).
Many natural skincare companies are using these as a better option when wanting to make natural products that are still safe.
One ingredient we use is AMTicide Coconut and it is made by fermenting Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) fruit with Lactobacillus. It is actually a pretty nifty product. So if you’re checking out natural products you can find it by looking for: Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract.
A few things from the team who developed this product:
“It was developed by fermenting Cocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit with Lactobacillus.”
“It is effective at preventing the growth of fungus, specifically yeast and mold, thus providing additional protection for formulations using natural preservatives systems.”
What are the benefits? And why was this selected?
This is used anytime we have a water-based product as this is when you can expect to find mold unless you use ensure prevention.
It’s water soluble
Naturally derived
Heat stable to 70°C (158°F)
Anti-fungal, anti-mold
Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
Very mild, with low to no irritation potential - Wohooh!
Non-GMO
Vegan Compliant
No Animal Testing - very important, too
California Prop 65 compliant (This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm).
If you’re interested in learning more please check out the link listed in the sources section below.
Source: Check out all the details here