Q&A
Q1. What’s the difference between natural and regular cosmetics?
A. The Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, which sets standards for cosmetics, does not provide a definition for the terms,“additive free” or “natural.” These terms were conceived by cosmetics manufacturers, and in actuality,there are no definitive differences between regular and natural cosmetics.
A little bit of probing is necessary in order to figure out what each manufacturer is claiming as “natural.” At Le Chêne,“natural” means that we do not use preservatives, synthetic surfactants or other ingredients that are unnecessary for the preservation of healthy skin.
Q2. Why don’t you use preservatives at Le Chene?
A. Preservatives are actually used to keep cosmetics from spoiling due to microbial contamination that may occur during the manufacturing process. Preservatives prevent spoilage by killing bacteria, which in turn can cause damage to skin cells. Based on the concept of excluding non-essential ingredients in our products,Le Chene has dedicated many years of research to finding a method to produce cosmetics without using preservatives.
Q3. Are cosmetics that do not contain preservatives safe to use?
A. Le Chene products are manufactured by Maple Bio Laboratory,which also deals with bacteriological testing as well as development of food and medical goods. By drawing on proprietary know-how regarding how to control bacterial growth, and through the adoption of airless bottles, Maple Bio Laboratory has found a way to prevent bacterial contamination. For this reason, our cosmetics do not require refrigeration, and does not come with a short expiration date.