Using PaeoniaPreserve™ and Filtering Viscous Natural Extract in Water-Based Formula
Asked by: nanejung
On: October 13, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I am developing a water-based natural cosmetic formulation using a viscous, clear natural extract.
- Can I use
PaeoniaPreserve™as a preservative in this formula? What is the recommended usage percentage? - How should I filter this viscous, clear natural extract? What size filter bag is appropriate? I do not know the exact particle size that needs to be filtered out.
Answer
Regarding the use of PaeoniaPreserve™ as a preservative in your water-based natural cosmetic formulation:
- Yes, you can use PaeoniaPreserve™ at a concentration of 1.5-2.0% to help control microbial growth, provided that your natural extract meets cosmetic microbial standards (e.g., Bacteria less than 100 CFU/g).
Regarding the appropriate filter bag size for your viscous, clear natural extract:
- The correct filter bag size depends on the size of the particles you need to filter out. If you do not know the particle size, you may need to test filtering with different bag sizes to see which one provides the desired result.
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