Preservation of Cosmetics against Microbial Contamination

Department of Biology, Jumum College University, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

^*Corresponding author: Dr. Fatimah M Alshehrei, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Jumum College University, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O Box 7388, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia , Tel : 966559673440, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: April 11, 2025

Published Date: May 05, 2025

Citation: Alshehrei FM. (2025). Preservation of Cosmetics against Microbial Contamination. Mathews J Dermatol. 9(1):28.

Copyrights: Alshehrei FM. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

Preservatives are crucial in preserving the integrity and stability of cosmetic products, ensuring consumer safety and extending their shelf-life, as they can be damaged by microorganisms. Cosmetic items can be contaminated in two ways: during manufacturing or during use by the user; as a result, many limitations and legalizations have been implemented to reduce microbiological development. Preservation systems include two phases: primary preservation during production and secondary preservation after manufacture. Cosmetic items have been preserved using three basic strategies: physical, chemical, and physicochemical. Cosmetic preservation faces difficulties such as selecting a suitable preservative based on safety, antibacterial efficacy, compatibility, and other factors. This review aims to discuss cosmetics preservation strategies which are considered an important part of cosmetic microbiology.

Keywords: Cosmetics Preservation, Cosmetic Microbiology, Preservation Strategies, Preservation Legislation.