Preservative in Aloe Vera Gel Base and Additional Preservation Needs
Asked by: jai.79
On: December 02, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
When using an Aloe Vera Gel base that already contains Phenoxyethanol 0.40% as a preservative, do I need to add more preservative? Especially if I mix this base with many other ingredients, will the 0.40% from the base be sufficient?
Answer
Based on the information provided:
- The "Aloe Vera Gel base" already contains Phenoxyethanol at 0.40% as a preservative.
- If you use the base by itself without adding other ingredients, you do not need to add more preservative.
- However, if you mix the base with many other ingredients, the concentration of the Phenoxyethanol from the base will be diluted in the final formula. In this case, the 0.40% from the base might not be enough for the entire formula, and you should consider adding more preservative to ensure adequate preservation.