Natural preservatives in home cosmetics

If you've ever cooked home cosmetics, then you know that it has a very short shelf life - 3-7 days. However, it can be extended with natural preservatives. The main task of such substances is to destroy pathogenic microbes that lead to rapid deterioration of the cosmetic product.

Benefits of Natural Preservatives

For home cosmetics, you can use synthetic or natural preservatives. Natural ones are good because they are absolutely harmless to our skin. They do not cause irritation or any side effects.

What can be used as natural preservatives? Various natural substances: plant extracts, tree bark, berries, fruits, essential oils, bee products and much more. Such components not only prolong the shelf life of home cosmetics, but also have a positive effect on the skin.

Natural preservatives for natural cosmetics

Thanks to a wide selection, you can choose the natural preservative that best suits your individual needs .

• Margoza < / strong>

Neem oil is a very powerful antiseptic that can kill many microorganisms. It effectively fights against the simplest and various fungi, therefore it is excellent for natural cosmetics. Cosmetologists recommend using this oil in small quantities - no more than 10%.

• Lemon < / strong>

Lemon is another effective preservative that not only has a pleasant scent, but also prevents rotting , as well as premature deterioration of the cosmetic product. Citric acid can be used as a diluent, preservative, defoamer, and pH modifier. Input percentage - from 2% to 4%.

• Vitamin E

Vitamin E is indispensable for our skin. It is able not only to protect it from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, but also to act as an antioxidant / natural preservative. In addition, this vitamin protects us from premature aging, so it is recommended to add it to various creams.

Some beauticians advise using vitamin E in combination with vitamin C. Recommended input percentage:

• body aids - not more than 5%;
• eye creams - up to 1%;

face cosmetics - not more than 3%;

rosemary extract .

This component not only minimizes the risk of oxidation, but also has antiseptic properties. Rosemary has a complex effect on the skin: it tones up, relieves inflammation, and improves the appearance. It can be used in any cosmetic product in small amounts - from 0.05% to 0.1%.

• Propolis < / strong>

Natural beekeeping product that is an excellent preservative. Its mass fraction in cosmetics should not exceed 5%. Due to the fact that propolis contains many vitamins and elements, it can cause allergies, so it is not suitable for everyone.

• Grapefruit seed extract

This component has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties, so it can be added to creams in small doses - no more than 1%. Some cosmetologists consider this extract to be a natural antibiotic.

• Beeswax

Safe, natural and versatile. It can be used as a preservative or emulsifier. It is recommended to add no more than 5% to cosmetics.

• Malavit < / strong>

Environmentally friendly raw materials containing many useful substances. It is recommended to add no more than 15 drops per 50 ml of cream.

In addition to the above substances, some essential oils can be used as natural preservatives. However, cosmetologists do not recommend them for one simple reason - they often cause irritation and can fade during cooking.

For natural preservatives to prolong the life of your home cosmetics - use them correctly! Always adhere to the recommended dosages and strictly follow the preparation technology.

Always yours,

Victoria Prutkovskikh.

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