A preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Functions
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Chlorphenesin is an ingredient that serves as a preservative and antimicrobial agent for skincare products, including creams, lotions, gels, and serums.
This white crystalline powder protects the products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including S. aureus and C. albicans, which makes it a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. It is typically used at levels less than 0.3 percent, and it often accompanies other preservatives, such as phenoxyethanol.
Chlorphenesin can also act as a booster for the efficacy of other preservatives added to the system.