Preservatives In Skincare: Is It Necessary? Are Natural Preservatives Effective?

Jeanne talks about skincare preservatives and addresses the fears created around this by the social conversation. She specifically talks about natural skincare products and the natural preservatives that come with it. Is it safe? Are preservatives in skincare dangerous for your health? Is it really necessary?Key Moments In Episode:00:00 Introduction02:55 Micro-organisms in your skincare: What are they, how do they grow and multiply?05:00 Microorganisms and water.06:04 How Ph affects the growth of micro-organisms08:25 Oxygen and micro-organisms09:10 Introducing bacteria into our skincare products.09:57 How temperature humidity, sunlight and oxygen contribute to micro-organisms growth.11:40 Why do we fear preservatives? Why use these when we can use natural preservatives?14:40 Skincare packaging and how this determines the type of preservative needed.19:30 What types of micro-organisms can grow in your skincare?19:48 So, do you need preservatives in your skincare?20:45 ConclusionJeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop EPISODE LINKSDr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-sensitivity-doctor/exclusive-content