preservative-free

No chemical stabilizers

Preservative-free describes products made without chemicals added to extend shelf life.

The term appears most often on food and cosmetic labels: preservative-free eye drops, preservative-free baby food.

Products marketed this way typically have shorter shelf lives or require refrigeration.

food

natural

Not artificially produced

additive-free · unprocessed · farm-fresh · homemade · artisanal · refrigerated · perishable · chemical-free · sulfite-free · raw

cosmetics

paraben-free

Without common cosmetic preservatives

fragrance-free · dermatologist-tested · gentle · non-toxic · eco-friendly · cruelty-free · vegan · phthalate-free · sulfate-free · small-batch

marketing

transparency

State of being see-through

premium · artisanal · trustworthy · authentic · pure · back-to-basics · farm-to-table · honest · traceable · certification

pharmaceutical

eye-drops

Topical ophthalmic solution

ophthalmic · pediatric · compounded · expiry · vial · ampule · disposable · hospital-grade · clinical · unpreserved

Categories
Opposites
chemical additives for preservation

preservative-freepreserved

Kept from deterioration

treated · stabilized · long-life · shelf-stable

naturalness/purity

preservative-freeadulterated

Diluted with inferior substances

processed · synthetic · artificial · conventional · mass-produced

Family

freedom, preserve, freely, preservation, preservative

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