Optiphen BD 1 L

Optiphen BD Preservative for Creams, Shampoos, and Skincare Products

Optiphen BD is a modern cosmetic preservative used in creams, serums, masks, shampoos, cleansing gels, SPA products, and many other personal care formulations. The ingredient helps protect cosmetic products from bacteria, yeast, and mold growth, which is especially important for formulas containing water, hydrosols, botanical extracts, and active ingredients.

The preservative is widely used in professional cosmetic manufacturing because of its good compatibility with different formulation ingredients. It is suitable for moisturizing creams, cleansing products, emulsions, facial masks, hair conditioners, and botanical skincare systems. Optiphen BD works well in products containing plant oils, extracts, proteins, vitamins, and mild surfactants.

The ingredient is commonly added to facial and body care products because it helps maintain product stability during storage and everyday use. It can be used in formulations with hydrosols, aloe vera, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, proteins, and herbal extracts. The preservative performs effectively in cream textures, gel systems, and cleansing formulas.

In hair care manufacturing, Optiphen BD is used in shampoos, hair masks, conditioners, scalp serums, and leave-in products. It is compatible with mild surfactants, proteins, herbal extracts, and active ingredients commonly used in hair care products.

The preservative is added during the cooling stage of production. It is usually introduced below 40°C after the cream, gel, or emulsion has already formed. The recommended usage level depends on the formula composition, water content, and other ingredients used in the system.

Moisturizing Cream with Optiphen BD

Water phase:
Chamomile Hydrosol — 120 ml
Glycerin — 6 ml
Panthenol — 4 ml

Oil phase:
Jojoba Oil — 15 ml
Squalane — 8 ml
Olivem 1000 — 10 g

Active phase:
Allantoin — 2 g
Optiphen BD — 1 ml

Heat the water phase and oil phase separately until both phases reach the same temperature. Slowly combine the oil phase with the water phase while continuously mixing. After a cream texture forms, begin the cooling stage. When the temperature drops below 40°C, add allantoin and Optiphen BD. Continue mixing until the cream becomes fully stable.

The finished product is suitable for facial and body skincare products, provides a comfortable texture, and works well with botanical extracts and cosmetic actives.

Cleansing Gel with Optiphen BD

Water phase:
Distilled Water — 100 ml
Green Tea Hydrosol — 40 ml

Main system:
Decyl Glucoside — 20 ml
Glycerin — 5 ml
Panthenol — 3 ml
Green Tea Extract — 5 ml
Optiphen BD — 1 ml

Thickening system:
Xanthan Gum — 2 g

Pre-mix xanthan gum with glycerin. Add the hydrosol to the water and slowly incorporate the thickening system while mixing continuously. After the gel structure forms, add decyl glucoside and the active ingredients. Optiphen BD should be added during the final stage below 40°C.

The finished formulation is suitable for gentle skin cleansing, SPA care products, and cosmetic formulas containing botanical ingredients.