Schulke and Mayr build preservation power in multifunctionality

Published: 20-Sep-2007
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Antimicrobial benefits are offered in a new multifunctional cosmetic ingredient by Schülke and Mayr. Sensiva SC10 combines ethylhexylglycerin with its skin care properties and caprylyl glycol, which has deodorising benefits, and can be used in a wide range of applications.


Antimicrobial benefits are offered in a new multifunctional cosmetic ingredient by Schülke & Mayr. Sensiva SC10 combines ethylhexylglycerin with its skin care properties and caprylyl glycol, which has deodorising benefits, and can be used in a wide range of applications.

Marion Leschke, product manager explains: “Sensiva SC10 is designed to meet the requirements of customers who want to avoid using preservatives in their formulations. But a formulation has to be antimicrobial and the combination of both these molecules can help contribute to the antimicrobial stability of a formulation.” Together with its mild humectant, skin emollient properties, the product is claimed to improve the efficacy of traditional cosmetic preservatives like parabens or phenoxyethanol.

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