When it comes to hair care products, it is in the in the best interest of cosmetic companies to ensure their items have as long a shelf life and possible, not simply for the financial benefits but to make sure their customers receive the best quality product once it reaches their hot little hands. The time limit between when a product is created, warehoused and finally become a part of your favorite store’s inventory can span anywhere between a few weeks to a few months, so cosmetic companies add preservatives in order to make sure their product does not go to waste in the interim. Not only do preservatives work to extend the shelf life of commercial products by preventing them from becoming victims of microorganism (spoiling), according to the Cosmetic Info Website, preservatives also ward against inadvertent contamination due to consumer use (allergic reactions or irritation due to spoiled materials).

There are several different types of preservatives used in hair care products. Some contain antimicrobials that prevent the growth or mold or other bacteria, and antioxidants prevent breakdowns in the chemical structure of a product when it come in contact with oxygen and/or heat. While we can all agree that the use of preservatives in hair care products and other cosmetics are a good thing, most likely the types that are used in most commercial hair care products are “cheap” and synthetic, providing very little benefit to your hair and possibly rendering the product itself ineffective.

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