NatPro 8000 is a blend that serves as an antibacterial active and preservative booster. By combining three specific monoglycerides (C8, C10 and C12), it provides a preseervative boositng and antibacterial properties while boosting skin barrier function.
Key Benefits
- Targeted Antibacterial Power: At the recommended dose it exhibits robust activity against common hand bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and E. coli.
- Preservative Boosting: enhances the efficacy of regulated preservatives (like phenoxyethanol), allowing for lower total preservative loads in the final formula.
- Skin Barrier Enhancement: In rinse-off applications (such as potassium soaps), the addition of 0.5% NatPro 8000 has been shown to reduce Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), effectively strengthening the skin barrier and increasing moisture retention.
- Dual Functionality: Acts as a co-emulsifier and refatting agent, improving the stability and sensory “feel” of emulsions.
Compatibility & Incorporation
Water-Based Systems: While it can be used as an antibacterial agent in water, it is not naturally water-soluble and requires the use of a solubilizer to create a stable solution.
