Cosmetics, like any product containing water and organic/inorganic compounds, require
preservation against microbial contamination to guarantee consumer's safety and to …

Parabens usage as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products have been
debated among scientists and consumers. Parabens are easy to production, effective and …

Essential oils are one of the most notorious natural products used for medical purposes.
Combined with their popular use in dermatology, their availability, and the development of …

Essential oils derived from plants have been recognized for decades to exhibit biological
activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial attributes. Antimicrobial …

The problem of drug resistance of food borne pathogens is becoming more and more
serious. Although traditional antimicrobial agents have good therapeutic effects on a variety …

The antimicrobial activity of essential oils is discussed in this review taking in account
studies which were published in the period of time from 2008 until September 2010 …

The cosmetic industry adapts to the needs of consumers seeking to limit the use of
preservatives and develop of preservative-free or self-preserving cosmetics, where …

Antimicrobial Ingredients as Preservative Booster and Components of Self-Preserving Cosmetic
Products | SpringerLink Skip to main content Advertisement SpringerLink Log in Menu Find a …

S ummary Nowadays, safety of chemical preservatives has been questioned by a big
number of consumers. Traditionally used preservatives often cause skin irritation and lead to …

The combination of essential oils (EOs) is a novel alternative to improve their preservative
effects and to reduce their organoleptic impact in food. In this context, this work aims to …