Welcome to the Preservatives section of the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre.

Preservatives play a vital role in creating safe, stable and long-lasting handmade bath, body and skincare products. Understanding when preservatives are required, how they work and how to choose the right one is an essential part of cosmetic formulation.

Whether you’re making lotions, creams, cleansers, body washes, shampoos, conditioners or other water-containing products, these guides are designed to help you confidently formulate products that are both safe and effective.

What You’ll Discover

Within this section you’ll learn about:
What cosmetic preservatives are.
Why preservatives are important.
Which products require preservatives.
How to choose the right preservative.
Recommended usage guidelines.
Compatibility with different formulations.
Storage and shelf life considerations.
Safety information and best practices.
Different cosmetic preservatives available for makers.

Explore the Preservatives Guides

🔒 Understanding Cosmetic Preservatives
Learn the fundamentals of cosmetic preservatives, including why they are essential, when they should be used, and how they help protect cosmetic products from bacteria, mould and yeast.

🔒 Cosmetic Preservatives Directory (Coming Soon)
Explore the different cosmetic preservatives available to makers, including their recommended usage rates, formulation compatibility, pH ranges, advantages and limitations to help you choose the most suitable preservative for your products.

More preservative guides will continue to be added to the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre as our ingredient library grows.

🔒 Password Protected Guides
The individual preservative guides are password protected and available to eligible Maker’s Corner customers.

Simply click on the guide you wish to view. If the guide is password protected, you will be prompted to enter your password before access is granted.

Please Note
The information provided throughout these guides is intended for educational purposes and is designed to help makers better understand cosmetic preservatives and their role in creating safe, stable and effective handmade products.

Always refer to your preservative supplier’s technical documentation for recommended usage rates, pH ranges, formulation compatibility and storage requirements before incorporating any preservative into your formulations.