Essentially Natural Saliguard BDHA
Essentially Natural Saliguard BDHA
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Essentially Natural Saliguard BDHA is a broad spectrum preservative system used to help protect water-containing personal care products from microbial growth. It is commonly used as a like-for-like alternative to Geogard 221, with the same preservative components. This ingredient is water soluble and is typically added in the cool down phase for convenience. It is a synthetically derived preservative system designed for cosmetic formulation use.
Also available in Sample Sizes.
Key properties
- INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
- Form: Liquid preservative system
- Solubility: Water soluble
- Typical Usage Rate: 0.5-1.1%
- Ideal pH: 6 or below
- Size Options: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1L or 5L
What it’s used for
- Preserve creams, lotions and emulsions containing water
- Preserve toners, gels and water-based serums
- Support shelf life and reduce spoilage risk in DIY formulations
- Replace Geogard 221 in suitable formulas
This product is commonly used to:
Who it’s for
- Formulators making water-based personal care products
- Makers looking for a broad spectrum preservative option
- Recipes designed to work at pH 6 or below
- Anhydrous products with no water phase
- High pH formulas above pH 6
- Customers seeking a preservative-free approach for water-based products
This product is suitable for:
This product is not for:
How to use
- As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add at 0.5 to 1.1% in the water phase or cool down phase at room temperature.
- Processing Tip: Check and adjust final formula pH to 6 or below for best performance.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Use accurate weighing and good manufacturing hygiene
- Keep tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
Faqs
Q: Is this the same as Geogard 221?
A: It is commonly used as a direct alternative because it uses the same preservative components.
Q: Do I need to check pH?
A: Yes, it performs best at pH 6 or below, so pH testing is strongly recommended.
Q: Can it preserve a facial mist?
A: It can be used in water-based products, but the whole formula needs to be designed correctly and tested for
stability and preservation.

I use this preservative in all my diy products and I am very satisfied.
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Absolutely worked wonders for me!!! I love it!
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