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  • Can I combine two preservatives?

    Posted by Bhartisaroha on August 31, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    Can I combine phenoxyethanol and Geogard Ect for my natural shampoo and face wash?…
    What’s should be the ratio for both these preservatives?
    Will that be ok if I use phenoxyethanol-0.5%+ Geogard Ect -0.5% ??

    PhilGeis replied 1 year, 9 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • PhilGeis

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    August 31, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    You can - but the combination is not great.  Benzyl or phenoxy with benzoate AND a chelator will do well in a shampoo.  But “natural”