Leucidal® Liquid SF (Natural Antimicrobial)

Wild Herb offers Leucidal® Liquid SF (salicylate free), a broad spectrum antimicrobial, is all natural and derived from the root of radish. This product is on the Whole Foods Acceptable Premium Preservative list.

**NOTE: This product is sold by weight.  Not intended for lip or eye products.

This odorless, clear liquid provides a high level to aid in preserving handcrafted products, especially in those  when water has been added to the product.  Will protect products from spoiling and producing mold. Used accordingly, your product may last for 6 to 12 months or longer. No need to refrigerate product when using Leucidal®. PLUS, it gives your product a silky feeling finish.

Leucidal® Liquid SF is a probiotic-based ingredient created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium. Lactobacillus is one of the species of microorganisms used to produce fermented products, such as kimchi and sauerkraut, a Korean dietary staple, from cabbage. Like many members of the lactic acid bacteria family, Lactobacillus is capable of restricting the growth of other microorganisms by acidifying its environment. However, Lactobacillus also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial protection. During the manufacturing process, lysozyme is added to the ferment filtrate to facilitate a controlled cell lysis to ensure the release of the antimicrobial peptides for maximized activity.

Leucidal® Liquid SF can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products, however, to ensure optimum results, it is recommend using the following guidelines:

Incorporate the product into formulations at a pH between 3 and 7, during the cooling phase of the process at temperatures lower than 80°F. Furthermore, when working with xanthan gum or Carbopol Ultrez 10, it is best to add this product prior to the thickener.

**NOTE: This product is sold by weight.

INCI: Lactobacillus Ferment

Suggested Use Levels: 2.0 - 4.0%

Suggested Applications:  Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial

Leucidal is a registered trademark of Active Micro Technologies LLC