The preservatives that are added in cosmetic products serve to prevent the growth of micro-organisms and bacteria in creams, shampoos and more. Sodium dehydroacetate, which has a preservative functio ...

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The preservatives that are added in cosmetic products serve to prevent the growth of micro-organisms and bacteria in creams, shampoos and more.

Sodium dehydroacetate, which has a preservative function, can cause allergic reactions (1), specific sensitizations to the product (2).

On the other hand, sodium dehydro acetate in combination with Monolaurin, an antimicrobial agent, has provided excellent results as an antibacterial efficacy (3).

 

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(1) Allergic contact dermatitis caused by resorcinol and sodium dehydroacetate in a patient with leg ulcers.
Foti C, Romita P, Ettorre G, Angelini G, Bonamonte D.
Contact Dermatitis. 2016 Jun

Sodium dehydroacetate: an emerging allergen.
Foti C, Antelmi A, Guida S, Romita P, Bonamonte D.
Dermatitis. 2012 Sep-Oct

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by sodium dehydroacetate, not hyaluronic acid, in Ialuset® cream.
Milpied B, Collet E, Genillier N, Vigan M.
Contact Dermatitis. 2011 Dec

(2) Contact sensitization to modern dressings: a multicentre study on 354 patients with chronic leg ulcers.
Valois A, Waton J, Avenel-Audran M, Truchetet F, Collet E, Raison-Peyron N, Cuny JF, Bethune B, Schmutz JL, Barbaud A; Dermatology and Allergy group (GAD) of the French Society of Dermatology..
Contact Dermatitis. 2015 Feb

(3) Antibacterial interactions of monolaurin with commonly used antimicrobials and food components.
Zhang H, Wei H, Cui Y, Zhao G, Feng F.
J Food Sci. 2009 Sep

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