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Sodium benzoate
On the label: Sodium benzoate
A salt of benzoic acid, found naturally in fruit, that guards against yeast and bacteria.
What it is
A salt of benzoic acid, which occurs naturally in cranberries, plums, apples and other fruit. It's also widely used to keep food fresh.
Why we use it
It guards against yeast and bacteria, keeping Nurture Wash fresh and safe to use.
Where it comes from
Nature identical: made in a lab, but the same molecule found in fruit.
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