Ranking Preservatives by Mildness

Asked by: mskinrecipe On: October 12, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please rank the following preservatives from most mild to least mild for skin and eyes: Eye Preserved™, Mild Preserved Eco™, Global Guard™, and Phenoxyethanol SA?

Answer

Based on mildness and non-irritation for skin and eyes, according to the staff's confirmation, the ranking from most mild to least mild is:

  1. Eye Preserved™
  2. Mild Preserved Eco™
  3. Global Guard™
  4. Phenoxyethanol SA

Please note, as mentioned by the staff, the efficacy and usage limitations (such as optimal pH) differ for each type of preservative, and this ranking is based solely on mildness.

Regarding other potentially gentler options, the ranking provided is based on the specific list you provided and the staff's response.