Yeast and mold counts
Yeast and molds have been tested in cosmetic products to assess microbiological safety and product quality during processing and storage (ISO NF- 16212, 2008). The levels of these microorganisms were noted to remain under the standard limit. In fact, the initial yeast and mold counts recorded for all treatments were under the detection limit (ISO NF- 16212,
2008).
Moreover, the yeast and mold count values recorded for the formulated sample F4 were noted to show delayed proliferation when compared to F1, F2 and F3 (Table 5).
In conclusion, the combination of 7% benzophenone-3, 7% ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and 6% titanium dioxide seems