Table 1. Summary information on the different preservation systems, product formats, and product application regime used in the subsequent analysis.
Preservation System Name | Preservation System Composition | Format | Timepoints Assessed | Application |
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A | • Glydant Plus (IPBC/DMDM) [0.26%] • Tetrasodium EDTA [0.05%] |
Wash off shower gel | Baseline (pre use) and 24 hours post use. | Once |
B | • Phenoxyethanol [0.6%] • Tetrasodium EDTA [0.05%] • IPBC [0.007%] |
Wash off shower gel | Baseline (pre use) and 24 hours post use. | Once |
C | • Glydant Plus (IPBC/DMDM) [0.26%] • Tetrasodium EDTA [0.05%] |
Wash off shower gel | Baseline (pre use) and following 2 weeks of use. | Once daily for 2 weeks |
D | • Methylparaben (0.2%) • Propylparaben (0.1%) • Phenoxyethanol (0.4%) |
Leave on lotion | Baseline (pre use) and following 5 weeks of use. | Twice daily for 5 weeks |