Cosmetic products are with us every day - whether cream, shampoo or make-up. But many people don't realise this: Without Preservatives<\/strong> many of these products would hardly be long-lasting. At the same time, it is precisely these additives that often cause uncertainty, especially for sensitive skin. In this article, you will find out which Cosmetic preservatives<\/strong> are considered safe, which ones are discussed critically and what you should really look out for when buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Care products contain water - and therefore the ideal breeding ground for bacteria, mould and yeasts. Preservatives prevent microorganisms from multiplying in your favourite cream and thus protect you from skin irritation or infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objectives of preservatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural cosmetics do not contain many synthetic preservatives, but use alternatives such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important:<\/strong> Natural cosmetics also need to be preserved - otherwise they would only keep for a few days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Labelling such as \"paraben-free\" or \"preservative-free\" is not always clear. Pay attention to specific ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seals such as COSMOS, NATRUE or BDIH help to recognise compatible and tested products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Products with a short PAO symbol (e.g. \"6M\") should be used up quickly after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every preservative is bad per se - but the skin reacts individually. If you experience a burning sensation or rash: stop using the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preservatives are essential for safe, long-lasting cosmetics. The challenge lies in the right amount and the selection of skin-friendly substances<\/strong>. If you pay attention to quality, read INCI lists and use certified brands, you don't have to be afraid of preservatives - you can enjoy your skincare consciously and safely.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zwischen Schutz & Reizung \u2013 was steckt in deinen Pflegeprodukten? Kosmetikprodukte begleiten uns t\u00e4glich \u2013 ob Creme, Shampoo oder Make-up. Doch was viele nicht wissen: Ohne Konservierungsstoffe w\u00e4ren viele dieser […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty","category-naturkosmetik"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\nWhy do cosmetics need preservatives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFrequently used preservatives in cosmetics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Common & largely harmless substances:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u26a0\ufe0f Critically discussed preservatives:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2192 Suspected hormonal effect, partially restricted in the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Irritant and potentially allergenic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 High allergen potency, usually prohibited in leave-on products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nNatural cosmetics & preservation: is it possible without?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat you should look out for when buying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd0d Check INCI list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\uddea Use certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u23f3 Note shelf life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udd2c Observe irritations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nConclusion: Cosmetic preservatives - sensible, but with a sense of proportion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n