a natural preservative that is a good substitute for the parabens, but more expensive.
Grapefruit Seed Extract is a natural citrus seed based anti-microbial preservative that is being used as a preservative in skin care products.
Extracted from the ground seeds of the grapefruit. It has antiseptic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties and is used internally and externally for viral infections, skin wounds, throat infections and dandruff. I use Grapefruit Seed Extract in my products as an antioxidant to extend the shelf life of them.
From the seeds of the grapefruit tree, grapefruit seed extract is a natural botanical extract manufactured by a unique process from the seeds and pulp of grapefruits. The final product is a combination of naturally occurring elements including bioflavonoids, amino acids, fatty acids, saccharides, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ascorbic acid, and dehydro-ascorbic acid that promote healthy skin tissue.
Citrus Grandis. Extract from the seeds of the grapefruit. A natural bactericide, preservative and stabilizer that is both tonic and astringent.
a natural cleanser and preservative
Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Extract and Glycerin Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a citrus seed based anti-microbial that Bunny uses as a preservative in some water-based products. GSE is made through a complex process from the extracts of citrus seeds and pulp. It is blended with vegetable glycerin to make it non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes when used in formulations, and it is sold for purification of drinking water when camping or traveling to foreign countries.
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a powerful disinfectant. A few drops add to your wash will help disinfect your cloth diapers and keep them bacteria free
A natural preservative. (See Citrus Seed Extract.)
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. While there has been no scientific demonstration of efficacy, this extract has been claimed by some practitioners of alternative medicine to possess antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. Indeed, it has been recommended by some nutritionists for the treatment of candidiasis, earache, throat infections, and diarrhea.