Preservation Guides

Explore practical, science-led guidance on cosmetic preservation, microbial risk and formulation safety. From product recalls and contamination case studies to skin-friendly preservative systems and preservative-free claims, these guides help formulators turn real-world lessons into more robust products.

Kao’s voluntary June 2026 recall of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo highlights a major blind spot for cosmetic chemists: contamination...
Target’s voluntary recall of its Up & Up baby wipes, confirmed by FDA testing in June 2026, has identified Burkholderia...
A recent EU Safety Gate alert has flagged a children's wet wipe — marketed as 99% water — for contamination...
Three claims are appearing together in clean beauty: waterless, preservative-free, and concentrated. Together they create a compelling value narrative —...
A landmark three-year trial found that twice-daily application of a barrier repair cream stabilised cognitive scores in elderly participants, while...