Order of Adding Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Phenoxyethanol
Question
What is the correct order for adding Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Phenoxyethanol to a cosmetic formulation? Is there a specific reason why these ingredients are often recommended to be added in the final step of the formulation process?
Answer
Order of Adding Green Tea Extract and Phenoxyethanol
Based on the information, the order of adding Green Tea Extract and Phenoxyethanol in your formulation does not significantly matter. The main reason for adding both ingredients in the final step is to avoid exposing them to high temperatures, as heat can degrade their effectiveness.
If your formulation process does not involve heating in the steps before adding these ingredients, then the specific order in which you add Green Tea Extract and Phenoxyethanol at the end is flexible. You can add either one first, followed by the other.
Relevant products include:
- Hi-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract)
- Pure-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract, 98% EGCG)
- Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
- Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus)
- Chlorphenesin / Phenoxyethanol (Microcare PHC eq.)
Related Products Mentioned
Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
Hi-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract)
Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus)
