Cosmetic Preservatives
Ecocert / COSMOS approved
Ecocert preservativesCosmetic preservatives allowed by Ecocert and COSMOS are considered more skin friendly than some traditional preservatives. Most are naturally occurring in botanicals and so are considered by the certifying bodies to be suitable for products marketed as natural.
According to the latest Ecocert and COSMOS standards the following preservatives are allowed in cosmetic products certified as Natural and Organic:
| Preservative | Ecocert / COSMOS compliant |
|---|---|
| Benzoic acid and its salts | Yes |
| Benzyl alcohol | Yes |
| Dehydroacetic acid and its salts | Yes |
| Salicylic acid and its salts | Yes |
| Sorbic acid and its salts | Yes |
Ecocert compliant preservatives
Iscaguard BSB |
| INCI: Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid |
Iscaguard BOA |
| INCI: Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid |
Iscaguard BA |
| INCI: Benzyl alcohol |
Aquaguard NK12 |
| INCI: Aqua, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate |
Aquaguard 9093 |
| INCI: Aqua, Sodium benzoate, Sodium dehydroacetate |
Aquaguard 9088 |
| INCI: Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Aqua |
