Q&A: Can I use Jeecide CAP-7 in a water based serum? How would I use it?

In the monthly Q&A, Arianna asked, I just discovered Jeecide CAP-7 on your site and I am very intrigued and excited to try it! I have been using Leucidal SF MAX, but I want to use something more legitimate given everything I have been reading about it recently, including your posts. I am hoping that...

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#alltheingredients: TRIstat D2 (INCI: Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben)

TRIstat D2 (INCI: Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben) is a viscous, clear, liquid broad spectrum preservative that fights against mold, yeast, fungi, and bacteria, that works well in emulsified and water containing products, especially those that’re hard to preserve, like those with loads of botanical ingredients. It can be used in products...

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Q&A: Can or should any other preservative be used along side Jeecide CAP-7? Or is Jeecide CAP-7 strong enough on its own?

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In the monthly Q&A, Ivy asked, Can or should any other preservative (as in Leucidal Complete / SF MAX) be used along side Jeecide® CAP-7? Or is Jeecide® CAP-7 strong enough on its own? Jeecide® CAP-7 (INCI: Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glyceryl Laurate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate) is a naturally compliant, non-ionic, natural, clear colourless liquid broad...

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Preservatives: A few terms to know like -static vs. -cidal, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum lethal concentration (MLC)

Before we take a look at a new preservative, AntiMicro Banana (INCI: Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf/Trunk Extract), I thought we’d take a moment to look at a few terms we might want to know about these types of ingredients… Before we start You might want to take a look at this post – What are...

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Q&A: Can I use tetrasodium EDTA in an acidic formulation? If so, how?

In the monthly Q&A, Free Drey asked, Hi Susan, I had some questions about Tetrasodium EDTA. I know it’s suggested to be used in high alkaline formulations, whereas Disodium EDTA is better for pH under 8. If I only had Tetrasodium EDTA, could I use it in formulations under pH 8 if I adjusted the pH...

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