PCSPCF407A Select appropriate preservatives in personal care formulations

This unit covers the identification and selection of appropriate preservatives in the development of personal care formulations. It also covers aspects such as self-preserving formulas, use of antioxidants and other agents to prolong shelf life, and challenge testing.

It also introduces learners to a variety of commonly used preservatives within the industry. At the completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate the suitability of various preservatives in their application to a personal care formulation.