The word "preservative" often raises eyebrows in the clean beauty world, but it shouldn’t. At Clean Maple, we believe in transparency, education, and most of all, making safe products that work. So let’s talk about preservatives: why we use them, what they do, and why they’re actually a good thing for your skin and your safety.
Why Preservatives Are Necessary
Our formulas are plant-based and water-based, which means they’re a perfect environment for bacteria, yeast, and mold to grow if left unprotected. Preservatives prevent microbial growth, which keeps your products safe to use from the moment you open the bottle to the very last drop.
Without them, your body wash or lotion could spoil within weeks, especially in a steamy bathroom environment. So while “preservative-free” might sound appealing, it often means sacrificing either product safety or shelf life. That’s not something we’re willing to do.
Our Standards for “Safe” Preservatives
Not all preservatives are created equal. At Clean Maple, we don’t use anything known to be harsh or potentially harmful; no parabens, no formaldehyde-releasing agents, no questionable chemicals. Instead, we use clean, skin-friendly preservatives that meet rigorous safety and environmental standards.
Our ingredients are selected based on both performance and peace of mind. We lean into naturally derived, broad-spectrum preservatives that keep your skin and the planet in mind.
Clean and Effective Can Coexist
There’s a misconception that “clean” means minimalist to the point of ineffective. We don’t buy into that. Clean beauty should also be smart beauty. Products that are safe, effective, and thoughtfully made. Using a safe preservative system helps us deliver on that promise. It ensures our body care stays fresh, functional, and trustworthy, from your first use to your fiftieth.
So yes, Clean Maple uses preservatives and we’re proud of it.
