Comments on: Natural Preservatives in Skincare Products: Are They Really Safer?

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:19:45 +0000

In reply to Paulina. Paulina, well said! I couldn't agree with you more!

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:07:25 +0000

Hello!
Im study now Cosmetology and I would like to say:
Each cosmetic is-safe, parabens do not harm us if anyone says otherwise they are nonsense!

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:27:36 +0000

Vonvon I think both natural and synthetic ingredients have their pros and cons. And I agree with you. Products with natural preservatives have a shorter shelf life and can end up being too expensive in the long run, but if you’re aware of that and prefer natural preservatives over synthetic ones, then it’s alright to buy them. As long as you know their benefits and faults and make an informed decision, that’s the main thing.

By: Vonvon

Vonvon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:08:37 +0000

Hi gio, Very interesting post. Of course, natural is better than synthetics but there are its pros and cons as well, just like you have laid out. Hence, be an informed consumer and choose wisely based on our skin needs and what one believe in and are ready to pay for. Natural may cost higher then synthetics, but can be vice versa too. .-= Vonvon´s last blog ..Clinique Juiced Up Color Collection Spring 2010 - Eyeshadow Duo Swatches =-.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:05:24 +0000

Dao, Vitamin E works by preventing the fats of oils in the product from oxidizing, thus making it last longer. However, being an antioxidant, it goes bad if exposed to light and air, so while it works, products that contain it don’t last as long as those that contain parabens. But if you’re fine with that, it’s a good natural alternative. And keeping natural products in the fridge is a good idea 🙂

By: Dao

Dao — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:01:48 +0000

Some people use vitamin E as a preservative and it works to some extend. Whenever I have an all-natural moisturizer, I make sure to keep it in the fridge.