Ingredient Guard Plus
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Ingredient Guard Plus
Reliable broad-spectrum protection for modern cosmetic formulations.
Ingredient Guard Plus is a versatile liquid preservative designed to help protect water-based cosmetic and personal care formulations from bacteria, yeast, and mold. Easy to incorporate and effective at low use rates, it is an excellent choice for lotions, creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, facial cleansers, masks, and many other rinse-off and leave-on products.
Its liquid format makes it simple to blend into finished formulations during the cool-down phase, helping maintain product integrity while minimizing the impact on texture and appearance.
Features
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection
- Easy-to-use liquid preservative
- Effective at low usage levels
- Suitable for a wide variety of cosmetic formulations
- Compatible with many common cosmetic ingredients
- Helps extend the shelf life of properly manufactured products
Ideal For
- Facial moisturizers
- Body lotions and creams
- Hair conditioners
- Shampoos
- Liquid soaps
- Facial cleansers
- Serums
- Gel formulations
- Masks
- DIY cosmetic formulations
Recommended Usage Rate
0.1–0.5% of the total formulation.
For most formulations, 0.5% provides broad-spectrum preservation.
How to Use
Add Ingredient Guard Plus during the cool-down phase, typically below 50°C (122°F), and mix thoroughly until evenly dispersed.
Appearance
Clear to pale yellow liquid.
Solubility
Water soluble and easily dispersed in most water-based formulations.
INCI
Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Formulation Inspiration
Create a luxurious daily moisturizer featuring:
- Rose Hydrosol
- Aloe Vera Juice
- Sodium PCA
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
- Bakuchiol
- Ingredient Guard Plus
The result is a lightweight, well-preserved moisturizer designed for everyday skincare.
For external use in cosmetic formulations only. Not intended for ingestion. Always conduct stability, compatibility, and microbial challenge testing when developing products for commercial sale.
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