Preservative
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A preservative is any substance used to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms which, by their growth, will spoil or contaminate a raw material or product.
Source: Cosmetic Formulation Principles and Practice - Heather A.E. Benson, Michael S. Roberts, Vânia Rodrigues Leite-Silva, Kenneth A. Walters