Regulatory and market trends are posing greater challenges for formulators of personal care and cosmetics products. Pressure from regulatory bodies around the world, especially in Europe, is forcing formulators to select from a diminishing list of acceptable preservative chemistries.
The EU (ASEAN) Positive List (Annex V) contains 59 actives, of which only a handful are not under negative pressure or review – for now. Additionally, end-users have become more aware of the active ingredients in the personal care and cosmetics products they buy, and are driving the market toward ‘preservative-free’, ‘green’ formulations.
Suppliers are finding it increasingly difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to develop new preservatives In fact, new preservatives are very rare. Just two new preservatives have been added to Europe’s Annex V in the last 15 years, and no new preservatives are under review at Cosmetics Europe – with none expected in near future. As a result, formulators are looking for and suppliers are developing alternative methods of protection, including efficacy boosting ingredients and multifunctional materials, such as fragrances or moisturising ingredients that provide a measure of preservation as a secondary benefit. However, these ingredients can struggle to provide acceptable levels of preservation, and can be costly and difficult to formulate as well.
Introducing TroyCare LSB, the natural choice for antimicrobial protection
However, there have been positive developments. Organic acid preservatives have gained in popularity due to their perception as natural and safer. Troy has been deeply involved in the study and development of the best performing and safest use materials for over 70 years, and is at the forefront of this next wave of innovation for personal care and cosmetics. In response to regulatory and market pressures, as well as industry demand, Troy has developed new TroyCare LSB organic acid preservatives – the Natural Choice for Antimicrobial Protection.
“More than ever, the time to explore alternatives and create a new generation of greener, more natural preservatives is now,” said David Koehl, global business manager – Personal Care at Troy Corporation. “TroyCare LSB is the next generation of modern personal care preservation, offering formulators a more natural preservative solution that combines exceptional microefficacy with milder, safer attributes,” said Koehl. TroyCare LSB offers a simple, customer-friendly INCI listing, naturally sourced or natural identical components, and excellent broad-spectrum efficacy. The natural preservatives are also odourless, clear liquids that are easy to formulate.
Every formulation is unique. Use the preservative that is optimized for your formulation.
Troy will also be featuring its full portfolio of IPBC-based preservatives, as well as its unique Customized Preservative Solutions. Utilising market-accepted ingredients with global approvals and strong safety profiles, TroyCare Customized Preservative Solutions bring greater flexibility to manufacturers, as well as custom-tailored performance and reduced cost-in-use.
Visit TroyCare Stand G160 at in-cosmetics Global 2018 in Amsterdam for more information on TroyCare advanced personal care and cosmetics. In response to regulatory and market pressures, as well as industry demand, Troy has developed new TroyCare LSB organic acid preservatives – the Natural Choice for Antimicrobial Protection.
