#alltheingredients: Euxyl K 903 (INCI: Benzyl alcohol (and) benzoic acid (and) dehydroacetic acid) preservative

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As we meet the preservatives in the Euxyl series, this PDF might come in handy… Euxyl K903 (INCI: Benzyl alcohol (and) benzoic acid (and) dehydroacetic acid) is a broad spectrum preservative that can be used in products that contain water, such as surfactant blends and emulsions. It’s considered naturally compliant. Benzyl alcohol is a polar molecule...

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Back to basics: Making your first lotion!

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I see people asking all the time where to start the process of learning how to make lotions, and my first suggestion is to check out the beginners’ section of my blog where I have starting formulas for all kinds of products, from whipped butter and lotion bars to lotions, creams, and body butters along...

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#alltheingredients: Euxyl K 900 (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin) preservative

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Euxyl K 900 (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin) is considered by the company to be a strong broad spectrum preservative. “euxyl® K 900 is a liquid cosmetic preservative based on benzyl alcohol and ethylhexylglycerin. The addition of ethylhexylglycerin affects the interfacial tension at the cell membrane of micro-organisms, improving the preservative activity of benzyl alcohol....

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Things we find in preservatives: Ethylhexylglycerin

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You might see this ingredient in preservatives like Euxyl® K900 and Euxyl® PE 9010, so what’s it all about then? Ethylhexylglycerin is an alkyl glycerol ether we can use to boost the preserving power of ingredients like phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, and methylisothiazolinone, and works as an effective deodorant, inhibiting the growth of bacteria that might cause body odour....

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Q&A: What are these new products using “essence” in the name?

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In the August Q&A post, Brian asked, What are these new products using “Essence” in the name? Fresh Black Tea Kombacha and Tatcha The Essence, Plumping Skin Softer, both listing saccharomyces as the first ingredient, and both hitting near $100 in price. The dictionary definition of “Essence” makes no sense here but it is a...

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