Preservatives in Anhydrous Formulations
Asked by: deelkung
On: October 29, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Do formulations containing only wax, oil, or silicone, without any water, require preservatives?
Answer
Based on our previous discussion, formulations containing only wax, oil, or silicone, without any water, generally do not require preservatives. This is because microbial growth typically requires water.
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