Mokosh is one of the few certified organic skin care brands in the world to use no preservatives – natural or synthetic – in any of its skin care range. They are not satisfied with the safety of these additives, and so have formulated their products to be preservative-free. Preservatives are designed to kill bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms require water for growth, and typical creams and cleansers are 50-85% water, hence their need for added preservatives. In contrast, Mokosh products are formulated without water, preventing microorganism growth and enabling them to be preservative-free. When stored below 30°C without water contamination, their products have a shelf life of two years. They consider it inappropriate to apply preservatives to the skin, even those approved for use in certified organic products. In the same way that anti-bacterials taken orally can disrupt the natural flora of the digestive tract, they believe that application of a bactericidal product to the skin has the potential to disrupt the skin’s flora.
Why is there no water in Mokosh products? All water-containing creams need to have a preservative added to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. They don’t like using preservatives, even those approved for organic certification, because they may be toxic, and they may upset your skin’s natural bacterial flora. Two additional benefits of no water are (1) nutrients retain their potency for longer, and (2) better value – you’re not paying for a product that is 85% water, which will rapidly evaporate from your skin!
Because Mokosh skin care is formulated without water, this means that their creams are up to 5 times the concentration of standard skin care, which typically contains between 50-85% water. For this reason, you need apply only one fifth the amount you would normally use. When using on the face, apply while the skin is moist to aid the spread of the cream. On your body, massage longer than usual to achieve a thin spread
