Fragard, cosmetic preservative

Vegetable origin microbial inhibitor with a wide spectrum of activity, a new concept for safe and preservative-free cosmetic formulations according to market trends.

INCI: perfume

Properties

• effective against Gram+, Gram-, yeasts and moulds
• does not contain any of the 26 cosmetic allergens
• has almond and vanilla-like scent
• thanks to its scent, the use of additional perfumes can be avoided
• fragrance fixative properties
• compatible with all the ingredients normally used in cosmetics
• great skin tolerability
• solubility in water: 0.6% max, complete in alcohols and glycols
• suitable for preservative-free claims

Applications, usage

• suitable for body and face creams, body milks, cleansing milks, deodorant emulsions, emulsions, conditioners
• in order to obtain a complete dispersion, add under vigorous stirring
• recommended dosage: 0,4-1%, usualy 0,6%
• add to the cool down phase of emulsions
• works better in a pH range between 4 - 9

Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light

Cautions: avoid eye contact, do not ingest, do not apply neat on the skin, keep away from children's reach; cosmetic use