Mild Preservative Eco Properties and Use in Face Mist with Floral Waters
Question
I have questions regarding Mild Preservative Eco and its use in a Face Mist formulation:
- Is Mild Preservative Eco considered a Broad Spectrum preservative?
- Can it be used in a water-based Face Mist formulation?
- If the formula contains Rose Water, Lavender Water, and Chamomile Water (totaling 60%), is it still necessary to add an additional preservative?
Answer
Mild Preserved Eco™ and Face Mist Formulation
Regarding your questions about Mild Preserved Eco™ and its use in a face mist formulation:
Is Mild Preserved Eco™ a Broad Spectrum Preservative?
Based on the product description, Mild Preserved Eco™ is not classified as a preservative according to FDA regulations and is described as "Preservative-Free". It functions to control microbial growth but is not explicitly stated to be a broad-spectrum preservative like Mild Preserved™ COS, which is specifically described as broad spectrum.Can it be used in a water-based Face Mist?
Yes, Mild Preserved Eco™ can be used in water-based formulas like a face mist. The description indicates it can dissolve in water, although it requires blending.Is an additional preservative needed if using Rose Water, Lavender Water, and Chamomile Water at 60% combined?
According to the descriptions of Rose Water, Lavender Water, and Chamomile Water, if these floral waters are used as the main ingredient (over 60% of the formulation), there is no need to add additional preservatives because the manufacturer has already added a preservative (Phenoxyethanol) to these ingredients during their production. Therefore, if your formula contains 60% or more of these pre-preserved floral waters combined, you would typically not need to add another preservative like Mild Preserved Eco™ or Mild Preserved™ COS.
Related Products Mentioned
Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free)
Rose Water (Rosa Damascena)
Lavender Water (Lavandula Angustifolia)