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INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Microcare PHG is an excellent choice for formulations that require a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative system. Microcare PHG consists of phenoxyethanol in an emollient base of Caprylyl Glycol. It is a direct substitute for the popular preservative Optiphen. The combination of these ingredients provides optimized protection against microbial growth from both bacteria and yeast while imparting a pleasant feel to the finished product.
Formulating Guidelines:
● Microcare PHG is suitable for anhydrous formulations and emulsions, such as creams, lotions, salves, body butters, and body scrubs.
● Microcare PHG is heat stable and can be added directly to the heated phase. However, it can destabilize some emulsions so for most emulsions, we recommend that it to be added during the POST-emulsification stage at or below 37.7°C
● There are no pH restrictions and it is compatible with most raw materials.
● Microcare PHG is not very water-soluble and is therefore NOT recommended for all hydrous products. Recommended Use Levels: 0.5% - 1.5%
This product is intended for external use only
I’ve been looking for paraben free preservatives like optiphen but can’t find any in NZ, so I found this and gave it a try. It works perfectly. I used it in my shampoo & conditioner bar and also my foaming sugar scrub. Highly recommended.
This is probably wonderful but due to my lack of awareness and knowledge about how to use it I now realise it isn't suitable for preserving the other ingredients that I purchased at the same time.
I will click on the "no" for can I recommend this product as I haven't used it so can't really go recommending it.
Really happy with the product itself however had issues getting into the bottle - the seal broke while trying open
Love that this one is parben free and formaldehyde free this has become my fav of all preservatives
I use this all the time in my body butters to give a little more protection for my products. Thanks
