Preservatives
| Citric Acid Extracted from citrus fruit, citric acid is mainly used as a natural preservative and as an ingredient in bath bombs. |
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| Neem Oil Neem Oil is cold-pressed from the leaves of the neem tree and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is soothing, moisturising and anti-fungal, so it is used as part of a natural preservative system. |
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| Preservative 12 Preservative 12 is made from Phenoxyethanol and Ethyhexylglycerine. It can be used in skin products except those using detergents. Dilution rate: 0.5–1% |
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| Preservative K Preservative K is a combination of natural Benzyl Alcohol and food grade preservatives, Phenoxyethenol and Potassium Sorbate. It works in products with a pH value less than 5.5. Dilution rate: 0.5-1.5%. |
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| Willow Bark Willow bark is astringent, antiseptic, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. It may be beneficial for acne prone skin and help with the renewal of skin cells. Many of our products contain black willow bark because it acts as a preservative. |
Please note: The information in this section relates specifically to our ingredients. It may not apply to the same ingredients from other sources. We check with our suppliers to make sure all our ingredients are vegetarian.
