02.16.22
DSM has recently been granted a patent for a method of inhibiting microbial growth of P. acnes, S. epidermidis, C. xerosis and A. brasiliensis in a product composition, wherein the method comprises incorporating an antimicrobial growth inhibiting amount of erythrulose.
This method is suitable for improving the preservation of product compositions against microbial decay and breakdown caused by said microorganisms.
In today’s personal care market, many brands are reducing their use of preservatives and are researching alternative antimicrobial actives that do not appear to present any health risks. Brands are also actively investigating antimicrobial boosters to be used with other antimicrobial agents such as classical preservatives or other multifunctionals.
Erythrulose can be used in a wide variety of applications such as in skincare products that provide moisturizing benefits, preparations for the treatment of phot-aging and evening of skin tone. For hair care, it can be added in shampoos, conditioners and tonics. For specific hair conditioners, it has been found that rinse-off conditioners are ideal for the incorporation of erythrulose as an antimicrobial agent against P. acnes, S. epidermidis, C. xerosis and A. brasiliensis. The patent provides several examples to illustrate said effects of suitable formulation examples into which erythrulose could be added to excerpt the inventive effect include lotion, soothing gel, facial cleansing gel, foundation, shampoo and rinse-off and hair and scalp conditioner.
Antimicrobial active compounds play an integral role in many cosmetic applications. To address the increasing market demand in personal care to use alternative antimicrobial actives, DSM’s patent thus presents a new option for brands to consider when evaluating antimicrobial boosters.