Amipreserve™ Natural Preservative

Preservatives are mandatory ingredients in the formulation of cosmetics, essential to preserving care products from microbial contamination.

At Alban Muller, we are experts in researching plant-based active ingredients and formulating natural products. We develop innovative solutions to offer effective natural alternatives to commonly used synthetic substances.

Case in point: we used salicylic acid developed from the wintergreen leaf to create Amipreserve, a major innovation in cosmetic formulation. Consisting of 100% natural and plant-based salicylic acid, Amipreserve is the first natural cosmetic formula preservative available on the market.

This natural alternative to parabens is a multifunctional formulation ingredient offering all the properties of salicylic acid:

• Purifying
• Brightening
• Exfoliating

To manufacture Amipreserve, Alban Muller turned to wintergreen. Its leaves contain an essential oil rich in salicylated derivatives, which we have adapted to develop a natural and plant-based salicylic acid.

To extract the pure molecule of salicylic acid, wintergreen essential oil is first extracted by distillation of the leaves. This essential oil concentrated in methyl salicylate is then hydrolyzed to isolate the totally natural salicylic acid.

Many cosmetic brands use synthetic preservatives such as the controversial propylparaben and methylparaben. In line with our environmental policy, Alban Muller offers an official natural preservative that respects both the skin and the environment.

Amipreserve’s natural and plant-based salicylic acid is one of the few natural preservatives approved by regulation and now available on the market to be used in natural cosmetic formulations. It is recommended for the preservation of:

• Foaming gels
• Emulsions

It prevents the development of micro-organisms (bacteria and fungi) for more durable cosmetic products — without any harmful side effects for the skin.

Certain active ingredients have strictly regulated limits regarding the dosage that can be used. The dosage for Amipreserve in your formulation must comply with the following limits for your region:

• Europe: 0.5%
• Japan: Less than or equal to 0.2%
• To maintain its performance, Amipreserve must be formulated at pH 3 to pH 5.