We spend so much time perfecting textures, chasing trends, and making sure our formulations deliver on claims—but none of that matters if the product doesn’t stay safe and effective on the shelf (or in your customer’s bathroom). That’s where intelligent product protection strategies come in.

At Evonik, they’ve taken a smart, layered approach to product protection. It’s no longer just about throwing a preservative in at the end. It’s about designing for safety from the start—leveraging the synergy of ingredients that serve multiple purposes in your formulation and boosting microbial protection.

So why should this matter to you?

Because the expectations for cosmetic products have changed, clean beauty, transparency, fewer ingredients, and “preservative-free” claims are all pushing us to rethink our formulation. But we still have to protect our products. Consumers may not ask for preservatives by name—but they will notice if their face cream smells off, separates, or worse, causes irritation due to microbial contamination.

Evonik offers ingredients that don’t just act as traditional preservatives. They include multifunctional agents that help with sensory feel, moisturization, and skin conditioning—while also boosting antimicrobial performance. That’s a win-win in any chemist’s book.

Some standout protection categories include:

• Multifunctionals like sodium levulinate or glyceryl caprylate, which offer mildness and skin benefits alongside microbial control.
• Naturally derived options that align with clean beauty labels without compromising efficacy.
• Preservative boosters that reduce the load of traditional preservatives while enhancing performance—ideal for minimalistic or sensitive-skin formulations.

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