Preservatives

As we all know the use of preservatives always causes discussion, but one thing is for sure, when you use water in products, it is important to add Preservatives to stop the growth of micro-organisms such as fungi and bacteria.

Please see the Natural Skin Care Library (top right on top menu) and then look under 'Quick Links' for Kolbjorn's current Preservative Guidelines and News.

Also see the Member's Area for a free Special Report by Kolbjorn Borseth on some of the successful challenge tests we have done with our 3 main Preservatives: K, Eco and 12.

Our range of Preservatives will increase the shelf life of your products - so that you can make natural and professional products! For example, the shelf life of Creams without any Preservatives is 1-2 weeks if stored in the fridge - this can be prolonged to 1.5-2 years by adding Preservatives (depending on the conditions of storage).

Many talk about using vitamins as preservatives but this is wrong; vitamins are antioxidants that stop products from going rancid but they don't affect and stop the growth of bacteria and fungi.

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SKU	Product Name	Product Description	CI	Qty
86005-86008 [more info]	Parabens [+] Latin / INCI Name Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben & Propylparaben	Recommended Dosage is 12-15 drops/0.5-0.6g/0.5-0.6% per 100ml/g/% of product you are using it in to provide strong antifungal and antibacterial action. Use 20 drops/ 0.8% if you are adding Herbal Infusions or Decoctions to your product. [more info]	NI
		30ml SKU 86005 £4.10 100ml SKU 86006 £8.40 500ml SKU 86007 £22.20 1L SKU 86008 £51.20 convert
86025-86028 [more info]	Preservative 12 [+] Latin / INCI Name Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin	Recommended Dosage is 0.8%-1.1%, depending on product. A new, innovative, more natural Preservative. This blend a has a broad-spectrum effect on bacteria, yeasts, and mould fungi. Excellent for all types of Skin Care products, except those which contain Detergents, Clays, Exfoliating Agents and c... [more info]	NI
		30ml SKU 86025 £3.65 100ml SKU 86026 £7.50 500ml SKU 86027 £19.60 1L SKU 86028 £35.20 convert
86045-86050 [more info]	Preservative Eco [+] Latin / INCI Name Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerine, Sorbic Acid	This is a broad spectrum preservation system that can be included in natural and organic skin and hair care products. Dosage: Click on 'more info'. Always add Preservative Eco in the Third Stage or when ingredients are under 45 degrees C. Natural Odour Reducer may be needed for fragrance-free and... [more info]
		30ml SKU 86045 £3.95 100ml SKU 86046 £7.90 500ml SKU 86047 £19.90 1L SKU 86048 £37.90 5L SKU 86049 £149.60 18kg SKU 86050 £448.20 convert
86065-86068 [more info]	Preservative K [+] Latin / INCI Name Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, and Potassium Sorbate	A relatively natural Preservative used by green cosmetics companies worldwide, it is a liquid based on Potassium Sorbate and Alcohols. Only works for products with a pH value less than 5.5. Use 0.5-1.5%. Dosage: Click on 'information'. [more info]	NI
		30ml SKU 86065 £3.60 100ml SKU 86066 £7.50 500ml SKU 86067 £19.50 1L SKU 86068 £35.45 convert