Benzoic Acid
💚Very good
Preservative
Antimicrobial
pH Adjuster
Preservative
What it is
Natural preservative found in many plants providing antimicrobial preservation. Acid form of sodium benzoate.
How it works
Antimicrobial action disrupts microbial cell membranes and enzyme systems.
Benefits
- Natural origin antimicrobial preservation
- prevents bacterial and fungal growth
- pH adjustment properties
- effective in acidic formulations
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A