Консервант Geogard Ultra, 100 g

Geogard Ultra: Broad-Spectrum Preservative for Effective Cosmetic Protection

Ensure the safety, stability, and longevity of your cosmetic formulations with Geogard Ultra, a globally accepted and highly effective broad-spectrum preservative. This synergistic blend of Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate offers robust protection against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold, making it an indispensable ingredient for creating safe and high-quality personal care products. Its mild nature and broad compatibility make it an ideal choice for a diverse array of cosmetic applications.

Applications and Areas of Use in Cosmetics:

Geogard Ultra's versatility allows for its incorporation into a wide spectrum of cosmetic formulations, ensuring their microbial integrity and extending their shelf life:

• Leave-on Products:
  • Creams and Lotions: Effectively preserves facial moisturizers, body lotions, hand creams, and foot creams, preventing microbial contamination during storage and use.
  • Serums and Gels: Protects water-based and oil-in-water emulsions, including facial serums, eye gels, and styling gels.
  • Sunscreens: Ensures the integrity of sunscreen formulations, maintaining their protective efficacy over time.
  • Antiperspirants and Deodorants: Preserves stick, roll-on, and cream-based antiperspirants and deodorants.
  • Make-up: Protects foundations, concealers, blushes, and other emulsion-based makeup products.
  • Lip Balms and Treatments: Preserves anhydrous and emulsion-based lip care products.
• Rinse-off Products:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Prevents microbial growth in water-based hair care formulations.
  • Body Washes and Shower Gels: Ensures the safety and stability of liquid cleansers.
  • Facial Cleansers: Preserves foaming cleansers, cleansing lotions, and micellar waters.
  • Hand Soaps: Effectively protects liquid hand soaps from microbial contamination.
  • Bath Products: Preserves bubble baths, bath bombs (especially those containing water-soluble ingredients), and bath salts with botanical extracts.
• Water-Containing and Emulsified Systems: Geogard Ultra is particularly effective in formulations with a significant water phase, where microbial growth is more likely. This includes emulsions (oil-in-water and water-in-oil), aqueous gels, and solutions.
• Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Geogard Ultra is widely accepted in natural and organic cosmetic formulations due to its mildness and compliance with many natural cosmetic standards.
• DIY Cosmetic Formulations: An easy-to-use and reliable preservative for homemade creams, lotions, serums, and other personal care products, ensuring their safety and extending their usability.

Key Benefits for Cosmetic Formulations:

• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Provides robust protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
• Globally Approved: Accepted for use in cosmetics across various regions.
• Mild and Non-Irritating: Well-tolerated by the skin at recommended usage levels.
• Water-Soluble: Easily incorporated into the aqueous phase of formulations.
• Effective Across a Wide pH Range: Maintains its preservative efficacy in formulations with pH levels between 3 and 8.
• Synergistic Blend: The combination of Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate offers enhanced preservation.
• Compatible with a Wide Range of Ingredients: Generally stable and compatible with common cosmetic raw materials.
• Enhances Product Safety: Ensures that cosmetic products remain free from harmful microbial contamination.
• Extends Shelf Life: Prevents spoilage and maintains the quality and efficacy of cosmetic products over time.
• Suitable for Natural Formulations: A preferred preservative in many natural and organic cosmetic products.
• Worldwide Shipping: Our online store offers delivery worldwide, making this essential preservative accessible globally.

Cosmetic Recipe: Gentle Hydrating Cream

Instructions:

1. In a heat-resistant beaker, combine the distilled water and glycerin. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
2. In a separate heat-resistant beaker, combine the Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter, and Jojoba Oil. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F), stirring until completely melted.
3. Slowly pour the oil phase into the water phase while continuously stirring with a stick blender or whisk.
4. Continue stirring for several minutes until a smooth emulsion forms.
5. Remove from heat and continue stirring gently as the cream cools down.
6. Once the cream has cooled to below 40°C (104°F), add the Geogard Ultra, Lavender Essential Oil, and Vitamin E. Stir gently until fully incorporated.
7. Adjust the pH if necessary (ideally between 4.0 and 6.0).
8. Transfer the cream to a clean container.

Application Recommendations:

• The typical usage rate for Geogard Ultra in cosmetic formulations ranges from 0.75% to 2.0%, with 1.0% being a common recommendation for many applications. Always adhere to the manufacturer's recommended usage levels.
• Geogard Ultra is water-soluble and should be incorporated into the water phase of your formulation or added during the cool-down phase with thorough mixing to ensure even distribution.
• Ensure that the preservative is fully dissolved in the formulation for optimal efficacy.
• Monitor the pH of your final product, as Geogard Ultra is most effective within a pH range of 3.0 to 8.0.
• While generally compatible, always conduct stability testing of your complete formulation to ensure the preservative remains effective and the product is stable over its intended shelf life.
• Store Geogard Ultra in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture in a tightly closed container.
• Consider the overall water activity of your formulation, as higher water activity can increase the risk of microbial growth.
• For emulsions, ensure proper emulsification to prevent phase separation, which can create areas more susceptible to microbial contamination.