[Zoe]

Hi Ben 

I am looking for some advice about effective preservatives to use with face masks containing Clay and in facial exfoliators when using exfoliating grains (such as bamboo) in a cream (water& oil) based formula. In the past I have used Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexyglycerine, but I have since found out that these aren’t effective enough against the Gram+ bacteria when going though microbial testing. Is there something I could add to assist this preservative? Ideally I would like to go down the natural route and have looked at using Dermosoft 1388 eco along with GMCY, do you think this would be effective? But equally I am not opposed to using other preservatives. I have a small scale uk based skincare company but not from a scientific background, so learning all the time! I would love to hear your thoughts…..many thanks Zoe