Adding a Natural Preservative to Your Organic Cream

To extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of your natural/organic cream formulation, adding a suitable preservative is essential. Here are a few natural preservative options that provide broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold, along with their key characteristics:

• NaturePreserve™ Ultra (Gluconolactone & Sodium Benzoate)

  • 100% natural origin.
  • Provides broad-spectrum protection.
  • Water-soluble.
  • Effective in a pH range of 3-6.
  • Usage rate: 0.75-2.0% (recommended 1.25%).
  • Note: Do not use with L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).

• Global Guard™ 221 (Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol & Water)

  • Natural origin.
  • Water-soluble, broad-spectrum preservative.
  • Effective in a pH range of 2-7.
  • Usage rate: 0.5-1.1%.
  • Add to the formula when the temperature is below 45°C.

• Coco-Preserve™ (Preservative from Coconut Extract)

  • Natural origin from coconut extract.
  • Water-soluble, broad-spectrum protection.
  • Effective in a pH range of 4-8.
  • Usage rate: 0.8-1.5% for O/W emulsions/sunscreens.
  • Avoid heat exceeding 50°C.

• NaturePreserve™ LB2

  • Natural origin (optimized solution of organic acids).
  • Water-soluble, broad-spectrum protection.
  • Effective in a pH range of 2.0-6.5.
  • Usage rate: 0.5-1.0%.
  • Avoid heat exceeding 50°C.

• Thyme Care™ (natural preservative)

  • Natural origin from Thyme and Bois De Rose extracts.
  • Broad-spectrum protection.
  • Soluble in oil, glycols, alcohol.
  • Effective in a pH range of 2-10.
  • Usage rate: 0.8%.
  • Note: Has a natural thyme scent that may require masking.

• PaeoniaPreserve™ (Natural Preservative)

  • Natural origin from Paeonia root extract.
  • Effective preservative.
  • Water-soluble.
  • Usage rate: 2% when used alone, 0.5-1.0% when used with other preservatives.
  • Avoid heat above 60°C.

When choosing a preservative, consider your formula's pH, processing temperature, and desired characteristics (like scent). Always perform a challenge test on your final product to ensure the preservative is effective at the chosen concentration and compatible with your specific formulation.