Last time, we talked about preservative regulations in skincare here in America compared with Europe. Referencing the EU's "List of Approved Preservatives in Skincare" alternative preservatives are ingredients that aren't found in that list. Why is that? These ingredients are multifunctional meaning that in addition to their antimicrobial nature, they also have additional benefits in your product. These additional benefits are typically:
Alternative preservatives are often (though not always) natural, and in this episode you'll hear more about the most common ones and what you might consider before using products containing those.
