Green trends have significantly impacted the beauty industry which led to manufacturers seeking for alternative methods to preserve their formulation. Traditional preservatives are less popular and many have been limited or restricted for use in cosmetics. Hence, there is a strong preference for options that are labelled as green, natural, safer, chemical-free, preservative-free and non-controversial.
However, it may be difficult to find such options since new preservatives are very rare. Only 2 new preservatives were added to Annex V of the EU Cosmetics Directive in 16 Years. This is because preservative registration and testing is tedious and requires high cost.
Here, we can provide you with natural and “preservative-free” options to replace Phenoxyethanol and other preservatives. Read on to find out how!
Regulations of Phenoxyethanol
Limit on 2-Phenoxyethanol
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1% | |
EU Cosmetics Directive | 1% |
Japan | 1% |
US | - |
The Controversy of Phenoxyethanol
The downfall of Parabens has prompted many formulators to preserve products with Phenoxyethanol. However, phenoxyethanol carries similar potential risks and soon consumers may steer clear of this ingredient. When phenoxyethanol is searched online, it can be observed that there are 2 groups of people; people that avoids the ingredient and people that feels that the ingredient poses no risk if it is within the limited concentration.
“Phenoxyethanol could be the next ‘no-no’ ingredient,” and it is important for us to act before this happens.
Our Solutions
- Troycare LSB1
COSMOS certified 100% organic acid system with broad-spectrum control that has wider pH range than traditional organic acids. - Troycare EPP series
Customised broad-spectrum preservative solutions that allows “preservative-free” claims. Consists of multifunctional ingredients.
Troycare LSB1
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Troycare EPP19
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Troycare EPP37
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Content
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Natural with COSMOS certification
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Allows “preservative-free” claims
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Ingredients
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80% Levulinic Acid, 15% Sorbic Acid, 5% Benzoic Acid
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90% Phenylpropanol, 10% Ethylhexylglycerin
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70% Phenylpropanol, 30% Ethylhexylglycerin
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Use Level (% W/W)
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0.4
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0.5-0.9
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0.4-0.8 |
pH
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Works best at pH <5.5
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Stable and effective across a wide pH range (3-12)
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Stable and effective across a wide pH range (3-12)
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Benefits
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Phenoxyethanol-free, Globally-approved, Broad spectrum preservation
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Phenoxyethanol-free, Globally-approved, Broad spectrum preservation
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Phenoxyethanol-free, Globally-approved, Broad spectrum preservation
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