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  Suggestion for natural preservatives

  Posted by Anonymous on December 16, 2019 at 12:13 pm

  Hi,

  I’m testing a natural based shampoo formula, unfortunately I
  can’t post the formula but it contains high level of herbal extraction, natural
  oils (coconut/almond, etc.) as well as proteins, like hydrolyzed wheat protein,
  silk protein and other active ingredients.

  I’d like to know what would you recommend for a “natural” based
  preservatives that would suit this kind of product. I don’t need a 2 years
  shelf life and  I’m completely fine with
  preservation system that will keep the product well for about 6 months. Please
  exclude all Parabens and  Phenoxyethanol
  related preservatives.

  Also, I was wondering if any of these combination of
  preservatives will be sufficient for this kind of product?

  1.Linatural MBS – 1 (Propanediol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Potassium
  Sorbate)

  2. Geogard Ultra (Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate)

  3.Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

  And if so, I’d appreciate if you can recommend (in grams
  and milliliters) the best dosage for each of these preservatives to be used,
  for example in a 1000ml sample batch container.

  Thank you very much.
  Mack

  Anonymous replied 4 years, 11 months ago 1 Member · 2 Replies

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  MarkBroussard

  Member

  December 16, 2019 at 2:01 pm

  Of the options you have listed, Linatural MBS would be your best choice as it would be effective over a wider pH range.  Load it at 1.0% to 1.5%

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  Anonymous

  Guest

  December 16, 2019 at 3:57 pm

  Thank you for the suggestion.

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