New test method for the evaluation of the preservation efficacy of soaps at very alkaline pH made by saponification

ConclusionThis study enabled the development of a test method to evaluate the efficacy of preservation using a specific bacterium, Nesterenkonia lacusekhoensis, responsible for the contamination of very alkaline soaps made by saponification and identify an appropriate preservative system.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - April 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: S. T émoin‐Fardini, J. Servant, S. Sellam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research