Preservatives: The Ever-Changing World

Preservatives are an integral part of cosmetic formulations and consumer safety. They help to prevent microbial contamination, not only to protect the freshness of the product, but to also keep consumers safe from harmful microorganisms. In a world of changing consumer expectations, market trends, individual company policies and updated regulations, formulators need to be increasingly creative by using innovative antimicrobial ingredients and combinations to deliver safe and effective products to the personal care and cosmetic market. Let’s review the current regulatory environment and toolbox of noncontroversial preservative and multifunctional ingredients available to industry professionals.