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Chemaben: The Premier Preservative for Cosmetic Stability

Introducing Chemaben, a powerful and reliable preservative from Germany, designed to protect your cosmetic and personal care formulations from microbial contamination. This versatile liquid, ranging in color from transparent to dark brown, is a must-have for formulators seeking to extend product shelf life and ensure consumer safety. With its characteristic delicate scent and excellent solubility, Chemaben is an essential component for creating stable, effective, and high-quality cosmetic products.

Description and Key Features

Chemaben is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent with a well-established history of safe and effective use in the cosmetics industry. Its composition includes a synergistic blend of Diazolidinyl urea A2, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, and Propylene glycol. This combination provides robust protection against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and molds, which can degrade product integrity and pose health risks.

Key features and benefits:

• Broad-Spectrum Protection: The blend of preservatives offers comprehensive defense against a wide array of microbial contaminants, ensuring your products remain safe and effective over time.

• High Efficacy at Low Concentrations: Chemaben is highly effective with a low usage rate of 0.6% to 1.2%, making it a cost-effective choice for large-scale production.

• Water and Polar Solvent Soluble: Its excellent solubility in water and polar solvents makes it easy to integrate into a variety of cosmetic formulations, including emulsions, gels, and toners.

• Extends Product Shelf Life: By preventing microbial growth, Chemaben significantly extends the shelf life of your products, protecting your investment and ensuring product quality.

• Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of water-based and emulsified products, offering flexibility in formulation.

• Delicate Scent: The characteristic delicate scent does not interfere with the fragrance of your final product, allowing the intended aroma to stand out.

• German Quality: Manufactured in Germany, guaranteeing a product that meets strict European quality and safety standards.

Applications and Areas of Use

Chemaben is a key ingredient for any cosmetic manufacturer or DIY formulator aiming to create stable and long-lasting products. Its effectiveness and ease of use make it suitable for a diverse range of applications.

• Skincare Products:

  • Creams and Lotions: Essential for preserving oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, preventing spoilage and ensuring stability.

  • Serums: Ideal for water-based serums, protecting active ingredients from degradation caused by microbial contamination.

  • Toners and Mists: Ensures the safety and longevity of hydrating and refreshing facial mists and toners.

• Haircare Products:

  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Prevents microbial growth in these water-heavy formulations, maintaining product integrity and safety.

  • Hair Gels and Styling Creams: Guarantees the stability of styling products, which often contain water-based ingredients.

• Body Care Products:

  • Body Washes and Shower Gels: Provides necessary preservation for liquid soaps and shower gels.

  • Body Lotions and Butters: Keeps body moisturizers free from bacterial and fungal growth.

• Other Applications:

  • Wipes and Towelettes: Critical for preserving pre-moistened products to prevent contamination.

  • Make-up Bases: Can be used to stabilize foundation and other liquid makeup products.

  • Sunscreens: Ensures the stability of sunscreen formulations, which are often emulsions.

The recommended usage rate of 0.6% to 1.2% should be carefully followed to achieve optimal preservation without compromising the safety or integrity of the final product.

Cosmetic Recipe: Hydrating Facial Lotion

Create a light and moisturizing facial lotion that is effectively preserved and safe for daily use. This recipe is designed to be easily followed with clear instructions.

Ingredients:

• Distilled Water

• Jojoba Oil

• Olivem 1000 Emulsifier

• Glycerin

• Vitamin E

• Chemaben

• Essential Oil (optional, e.g., Lavender)

Instructions:

First, prepare your work area by sanitizing all equipment, containers, and surfaces with isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.

Second, in a heat-resistant beaker, combine the water and glycerin to create the water phase. In a separate beaker, combine the jojoba oil and Olivem 1000 to create the oil phase.

Third, gently heat both beakers in a water bath until the temperature reaches approximately 70-75°C, and the emulsifier is fully melted and dissolved in the oil phase.

Fourth, slowly pour the hot water phase into the hot oil phase while continuously stirring with a stick blender or whisk. Continue blending for several minutes until a stable, homogeneous emulsion forms.

Fifth, remove the beaker from the water bath and place it into an ice bath. Continue stirring until the lotion cools down to below 40°C. The lotion will begin to thicken as it cools.

Sixth, once the temperature is below 40°C, add the preservative, Chemaben, along with the Vitamin E and any optional essential oils. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated into the emulsion.

Seventh, check the pH of the finished lotion using pH strips. The ideal pH for skincare products is between 5.0 and 6.0. Adjust if necessary with a small amount of citric acid (to lower pH) or a bicarbonate soda solution (to raise pH).

Finally, pour the finished lotion into your clean, sanitized container. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. The recommended usage rate of 0.6% to 1.2% for Chemaben in this recipe ensures long-lasting stability and safety. The product's shelf life will be extended, protecting it from microbial contamination.

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