Ka yi hankali da da'awar: Babu ƙarin kayan kiyayewa a cikin wipes masu ruwa

Preservatives in kayan wanka have always been a point of controversy. As consumer awareness grows, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to use gentler, safer, and more effective tsarin kiyayewa. Technological advancements have indeed introduced new raw materials with preservative-like effects, offering an alternative to traditional preservatives. However, some brands take advantage of this progress by labeling their products as having “babu ƙarin kayan kiyayewa” to attract health-conscious consumers.

In reality, there is babu daidaitaccen daidaitaccen duniya—either industry-wide or regulatory—to clearly define or measure the term "no added preservatives" in products like wipes ruwa. The phrase is largely a kayan aikin talla, rather than a scientifically enforceable claim.

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According to EU guidelines and the EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768, a more accurate interpretation of "no added preservatives" should be: the product does ba ya haɗa da albarkatun kasa da aka ƙara kawai don ayyukan kiyayewa during production and sales. This includes not only substances officially listed as preservatives, but also ingredients added for other purposes (e.g., as solvents, humectants, or emollients) that happen to nuna aikin kiyayewa.

Kayan asali na yau da kullun tare da tasirin rigakafi (Ana amfani da su a cikin Wipes Liquid)

Many of these multi-functional ingredients are used in wipes ruwa formulas, and while not labeled as preservatives, they serve a similar purpose. Here are some examples:

01. Bayani

Waɗannan kayan aiki ne na yau da kullun waɗanda ke ba da fa'idodi masu zafi da ƙwayoyin cuta:

Ana amfani da 1,2-Pentanediol (INCI: Pentylene Glycol)

1,2-Hexanediol (INCI: 1,2-Hexanediol)

Caprylyl Glycol (INCI: Caprylyl Glycol)

Ana amfani da Decanediol (INCI: Decylene Glycol)

Ethylhexylglycerin (INCI: Ethylhexylglycerin)

Polyols suna rushewa membranes na ƙwayoyin cuta, suna lalata ikon su na sake haifuwa. Koyaya, ingancinsu da sakamakon su sun bambanta:

Ana amfani da 1,2-Pentanediol and 1,2-Hexanediol may cause stickiness at high concentrations.

Caprylyl Glycol may cause tingling sensations, especially in sensitive skin, unless balanced by other agents.

Ana amfani da Decanediol has weak antibacterial properties but is synergistic with traditional preservatives.

Ethylhexylglycerin affects bacteria by lowering the surface tension of microbial membranes and often works alongside other preservatives.

These are frequently present in wipes ruwa, helping to extend shelf life while not being officially categorized as preservatives.

2. Ana amfani da Parahydroxyacetophenone

INCI: Hydroxyacetophenone

A multifunctional agent with antioxidant, anti-damuwa, and antiseptic properties.

Sau da yawa ana amfani da su a cikin siffofin ruwa don haɓaka ingancin sauran kayan kiyayewa.

Ka'ida: Rashin dacewa da furotin na iya haifar da canjin launi.

03. Acid na Caprylhydroxamic

INCI: Acid na Caprylhydroxamic

Yana aiki ta hanyar iyakance wadatar baƙin ƙarfe, wanda ke hana ci gaban mold.

Most effective in tsaka tsaki ko daidai acidic environments, ideal for wipes ruwa.

Yana buƙatar wakilan chelating (misali, EDTA) don kiyaye kwanciyar hankali.

04. Cikakken shuka

Magungunan halitta da aka inganta don tasirin su na antimicrobial. Misalai:

Cikakken tushen Scutellaria, Artemisia Argyi, Fermentation na Lactobacillus, etc.

Commercial blends: SEC-CP, NataPres, EURO-NApre

Kasuwanci:

Mafi rauni fiye da kayan kiyayewa na gargajiya

Matsalolin kwanciyar hankali saboda pH mara daidaito a cikin rukunin

Prone to Matsalolin dacewa and canje-canje na launi in formulations

Wadannan abubuwan suna zama masu shahara a cikin kayayyakin ruwa na halitta, amma dole ne a fahimci iyakancewar su a fili.

Sauran Antiseptics na Aiki

Sorbitan Octanoate

p-Anisic Acid

Chitosan – works by chelating key metal ions, thus inhibiting microbial growth.

Key Takeaway ga Masu amfani da Masana'antu

Preservatives are ba a bayyana shi kawai ta hanyar alamun doka ba. Any substance that inhibits microbial growth, including many found in wipes ruwa, plays a rawar kiyayewa—regardless of how it's labeled.

Using “no added preservatives” as a marketing hook—while still including polyols, chelating agents, or natural extracts that perform preservative functions—is yaudara. It blurs the line between transparency and deception.

For manufacturers, making such claims without full disclosure is not just unethical—it risks long-term trust. Regulatory frameworks may eventually catch up, but until then, tsarawa mai alhaki da lakabi mai gaskiya are vital.

Tunanin ƙarshe: Whether it’s a classic preservative or a dual-function ingredient in a wipes ruwa, the goal remains the same: to ensure safety, prevent contamination, and maintain product stability. It’s time we shifted from buzzwords to clarity—for the benefit of both consumers and the industry.