Ingredient dictionary

This preservative helps improve the shelf life and stability of cosmetics.

Cosmetic preservative and United States-recognized over-the-counter drug popular in anti-dandruff shampoos as well as other personal care products.

A preservative that can be naturally derived or made synthetically. It prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi and is considered safe as used in cosmetics.

Salt form of salicylic acid (BHA). Because it is not the acid form of salicylate (i.e., salicylic...

Plays a multitasking role as a preservative, stabiliser, and antioxidant.

White, crystalline powder used to synthesise other chemicals. May function as a preservative in...

An organic salt used in low amounts as a preservative to prevent formulary spoilage.

This preservative is used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in cosmetics and food products. It’s derived from benzoic acid.

Sodium salt of the plant metabolite p-anisic acid used as a preservative.

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative used in cosmetics. It can be a skin sensitizer.

Parabens are a group of controversial preservatives.

Substances used in cosmetics to help defend against contamination of products.

This preservative, which can be naturally derived, is often used in conjunction with others because of its weak activity. It also is used to help preserve foods like dried meats and cheeses.

This synthetic cosmetics and food preservative has been ruled safe in both applications.

Synthetic polymer that functions as a preservative.