Benzoic Acid.
What is it?
Benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid commonly used as a preservative in skincare and cosmetic products. It is primarily used for its purifying properties, which help naturally inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in formulations, thus extending the shelf life of products.
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Benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid commonly used as a preservative in skincare and cosmetic products. It is primarily used for its purifying properties, which help naturally inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in formulations, thus extending the shelf life of products.
Where does it come from?
Benzoic acid is naturally found in several plants, such as cranberries, prunes, plums, and cinnamon. A stabilized version is commonly used in the beauty industry to ensure consistency and purity.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Purifying Properties: Helps naturally inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in skincare products, extending their shelf life.
- Preservative: Acts as an effective preservative, maintaining the product’s quality and safety by inhibiting microbial contamination.
- Skin Conditioning: Provides mild conditioning benefits, helping to keep the skin soft and smooth.
- Soothing: Offers mild soothing properties that can help calm skin irritation and redness.
- Gentle on Skin: Generally well-tolerated and considered safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin, when used at appropriate concentrations.
How is it used in our products?
Benzoic acid is used, for example, in F10 Olive Core Face Peeling and F05 Anti Oxidant Face Cream from OLIVEDA. It is included for its purifying properties that help maintain the efficacy of the products by preventing microbial growth. Additionally, benzoic acid's gentle skin-conditioning and soothing benefits make it a valuable component in our formulations to soothe and protect the skin.
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