Shelf Life of Products Using Mild Preserved Eco

The shelf life of a cosmetic product is not solely determined by a single ingredient like Mild Preserved Eco. While preservatives such as Ethylhexylglycerin and Caprylyl Glycol (common components in preservative systems) are crucial for preventing microbial growth and extending shelf life, the actual shelf life of your finished product depends on several factors:

• The complete formulation: The interaction of all ingredients in your specific recipe. Some ingredients can affect preservative efficacy.
• Packaging: The type of container used can impact product stability and contamination risk.
• Manufacturing process: Good manufacturing practices are essential to prevent initial contamination.
• Storage conditions: How the product is stored by the user (temperature, exposure to light/air).

Individual raw materials like Ethylhexylglycerin and Caprylyl Glycol typically have a shelf life of around 2 years when stored correctly. However, this is the shelf life of the ingredient itself, not the finished cosmetic product.

To determine the true shelf life of your product containing Mild Preserved Eco or a similar preservative blend, you must perform stability testing and microbial challenge testing on your specific finished formulation. These tests simulate real-world conditions and confirm that the preservative system is effective throughout the intended life of the product.

Therefore, while Mild Preserved Eco helps significantly in preserving your product, you need to test your final formulation to establish its exact shelf life.