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Q&A: What’s up with this preservative, AntiMicro Banana (INCI: Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf/Trunk Extract)?

June 8, 2023 by SwiftCraftyMonkey

In the monthly Q&A, Chyrsslyn asked, Susan! I was just browsing MakingCosmetics’ preserivatives section and found this. I’m dying to know what you think/can find out about its efficacy. It claims to be broad spectrum. Product: AntiMicro Banana (INCI: Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf/Trunk Extract) CAS: 7732-18-5, 89957-82-4 Description: 100% plant derived preservative made of parts of…

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