‘Natural Alkanediol’ Natural Preservative: Changing the Face of the Global Cosmetic Market
Gaining attention as a non-irritating skin-friendly preservative…Pioneering expansion of natural lineup with hexanediol, first in Korea
Interest in ‘naturally derived’ ingredients is rising throughout the global cosmetics industry. As consumers grow sensitive to synthetic additives, there has been a fundamental shift toward preservative ingredients that are ‘additive-free and non-irritating’. Leading this movement is the domestic preservative manufacturing company, .
Why There is a Need to Replace Chemical Ingredients
Preservatives in cosmetics are not just minor ingredients. They play a crucial role in maintaining the product’s stability and quality, while preventing microbial contamination during use. Previously, the industry heavily relied on chemical preservatives like parabens or phenoxyethanol, which, besides causing skin irritation, are scrutinized for potential effects on the endocrine system or hormones.
Recently, however, 1,2-Hexanediol and other 1,2-Alkanediol ingredients are becoming popular alternatives. Although there have been moves to develop preservers based on natural oils and plant extracts, commercialization hurdles remain due to issues with the natural ingredients’ color, smell, and instability.
“Natural substances have limited antibacterial range and difficulty maintaining properties, making them unconvincing as alternatives.”
New Possibilities in Developing Natural Base Preservatives
has pioneered the domestic development and production of 1,2-Hexanediol since 2009 to meet increasingly complex market needs. Recently, they have advanced to expand their preservative lineup with naturally based solutions like 1,2-Pentanediol, 1,2-Octanediol, and 1,2-Decanediol, demonstrating enhanced technological advancements.
The most notable achievements include the colorless and odorless 100% natural 1,2-Pentanediol (BP-800N), 1,2-Hexanediol (BH-800N), and the preservative-boosting Ethylhexylglycerin (BEG-800N). Despite being all-natural, these ingredients offer the same texture and effectiveness as existing petrochemical products.
“The academic community’s recognition that it maintains existing preservative effects while being naturally derived confirms this natural preservative as a solid alternative.”
The New Composite Natural Preservative BNB-N350, Even Secured a Patent
The perception of high costs and weaker antibacterial strength compared to traditional chemical preservatives is also changing. To overcome this, developed the composite natural ingredient ‘BNB-N350 (1,2-Pentanediol/Glyceryl Caprylate/Propanediol)’ and secured a patent for it.
BNB-N350 is evaluated to provide the same preservative effect as the existing 1,2-Hexanediol while being more friendly for skin applications. Especially in Korea, it uniquely holds antiseptic test results under the same conditions, strengthening market trust.
“Composite natural preservatives stand out with better uniformity and preservation than single components.”
Evolving through the Development of Functional Ingredients
Not just limiting to preservative development, is expanding into thickeners and functional ingredients. A notable achievement is the development of the high-function bioactive ingredient ‘Pro-Xylane (HydroxypropylTetrahydropyrantriol)’. This ingredient, proven effective for wrinkle improvement, is set to be used in anti-aging products.
Additionally, they have finalized developments on a safe thickener Carbomer 980, an oil thickener for color cosmetics Dextrin Palmitate, and a powerful UV blocking ingredient Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. These provide significant meaning by offering consumers safe and effective natural solutions that can replace existing chemical ingredients.
“Natural solutions that capture both functionality and safety are now at the heart of consumer choices.”
Strategies to Align with Market Trends
Recent cosmetics market trends emphasize ethical consumption concepts such as ‘clean beauty’, ‘vegan’, and ‘value consumption’. These trends signify a shift beyond temporary fads towards scrutinizing a product’s fundamental components. Particularly, assessing “how skin-friendly the ingredients are” has become a key factor influencing brand trust, beyond just excluding synthetic preservatives.
is investing thoroughly in this changing trend by developing natural preservatives and overhauling its production processes. The ‘Natural Alkanediol’ unveiled this time can be seen as a symbol of this evolution.
“Continued research to dispel the misconceptions that natural preservatives are costly and ineffective is ongoing.”
Customer Satisfaction and Reputation in the Industry
Unlike the rigid product structures of conventional manufacturers, is building a customer-tailored raw material development and supply system and consistently pushing diversifying strategies. Collaborating with various domestic and international cosmetic brands and providing colorless and odorless high-quality ingredients distinctly enhance customer satisfaction.
Positive feedback is being received not only from customers but also from academia, research institutions, and export partners. The expansion of projects is expected to accelerate, especially based on ECOCERT certifications and customized test data.
In Conclusion
The rise of natural preservatives as an alternative to chemical ones is more than just a change in ingredients. The research achievements of are redefining sustainable beauty standards by successfully balancing the challenging objectives of functionality and safety.
is setting new standards in the beauty industry by providing practical and reliable preservative solutions for sustainable cosmetic development, in collaboration with clients.
