I have seen people commenting online that they want cosmetics safe enough to eat. Well they have pretty much got their wish. Not many cosmetics …
Preservatives
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone (aka Kathon CG)
Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone are safe and effective, but are plagued by concerns about sensitisation.
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is a widely used cosmetic preservative.
Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate is a safe and effective preservative, though maybe not quite as natural as you may think.
What’s wrong with parabens – and a possible alternative
All cosmetic products that contain large amounts of water need to be preserved from micro-organisms. If they aren’t preserved the go mouldy. For years the …