{"product_id":"ingredient-guard-ultra-preservative","title":"Ingredient Guard Ultra Preservative","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient Guard Ultra Preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad-Spectrum Cosmetic Preservative for Water-Based Formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient Guard Ultra is a globally accepted preservative system designed to help protect cosmetic and personal care formulations from the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold. Ideal for emulsions, creams, lotions, serums, gels, masks, shampoos, and other water-containing products, this preservative offers effective protection while meeting the needs of formulators seeking a paraben-free preservation system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts easy-to-use powdered format dissolves readily in the water phase and performs best in formulations within the recommended pH range. Ingredient Guard Ultra is widely used in both artisan and commercial skincare products and is compatible with many naturally inspired formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad-spectrum preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps protect against bacteria, yeast, and mold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParaben-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormaldehyde-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-use powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a wide variety of cosmetic formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with many naturally derived ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.75–2.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of total formulation weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreams \u0026amp; Lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial Serums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToners \u0026amp; Hydrosols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair Care Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasks \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Care Formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-Based DIY Cosmetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine white to off-white powder\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild to neutral\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water soluble\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.0–6.5\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.75–2.0%\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 months when stored properly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Ingredient Gard Ultra™ to the water phase of your formulation and mix until completely dissolved. For optimal preservative performance, maintain the finished formulation within the recommended pH range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulator Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient Guard Ultra  works particularly well in formulations containing botanical extracts, hydrosols, aloe products, and other water-rich ingredients that require reliable preservation. As with all preservative systems, stability testing and microbial challenge testing are recommended for commercial products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cosmetic and personal care use only. 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