OUTSIDE HELP: MIRACLE CURES

What Do All of Those Long Names Mean? Preservatives

• Propylparaben is an acid ester (acid and alcohol compound) used as a preservative, but which may cause contact dermatitis.
• Tocopherol or oil soluble Vitamin E is used in natural cosmetics to prevent rancidity and also benefits the user with its antioxidant properties and ability to fight free radicals which cause scar formation. Tocopheryl acetate is synthetically produced tocopherol. Tocopheryl Linoleate combines tocopherol and linoleic acid and works to improve skin texture.
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is used to preserve cosmetics, contributes to product stability and helps to reduce redness in skin. Ascorbyl Palmitate or ‘salt of ascorbic acid’ works as a preservative, but also stabilizes color and works as an antioxidant.
• Citric acid is made from citrus fruit sugar or other fermented sugars and helps to stabilize the color, consistency of cosmetic product. It helps to adjust pH and is also commonly used in preserving canned foods.
• DEA Lauryl Sulfate is a semi synthetic derivitive of amonium chloride and is commonly used as a preservative. It is a possible allergen.
• Carbomer is an organic compound use to prolong shelf life of a product, but also helps to emulsify and thicken.
• Methylparaben is an organic preservative which works in water to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold and other contaminants.
• Dioctyl Adipate helps to preserve products by lowering humidity.
• Imadazolidinyl Urea is a broad-spectrum preservative which works on both bacteria and fungus.
• Polysorbate is an emulsifier which is added to products also to help preserve them.
• Sodium or salt is often used to preserve products. Some of the salts used to preserve cosmetics include: Potassium Sorbate - an organic salt which helps to prevent the growth of molds and yeasts. Sodium Benzoate or sodium salt of benzoic acid - an antiseptic and preservative.

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