# Antifungal Preservative Alternatives Active Micro Technologies Unveiled the AMTicide VAF By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-micro-technologies References: [cosmeticsbusiness](https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Active_Micro_Technologies_launches_fungusbusting_active_for_packaged_beauty_goods/181133) & [activeconceptsllc](https://activeconceptsllc.com/) Active Micro Technologies released its newest development to prevent fungal growth within a closed container that houses a product. The AMTicide VAF aims to prevent or inhibit fungal growth, thereby providing an alternative to typical preservatives. AMTicide VAF is a [co-ferment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermented-skincare-line) that claims to eliminate the need for conventional preservatives. The component includes propanediol and bacillus ferment as well as saccharomyces ferment filtrate. This formula produces non-volatile and volatile secondary metabolites that function as [antifungal activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattress-foam). Moreover, Saccharomyces is a [probiotic strain of yeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsl-probiotics), which interacts with other microorganisms, making it an ideal ingredient to include in contained products. The volatile organic metabolites use selective filtration techniques to deliver a high-potency volatile agent through isolation and extraction. The result is moisture delivery and antifungal activities. Image Credit: Active Micro Technologies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Fungal Prevention Methods:** The rise of alternative antifungal agents may disrupt the market for conventional preservatives. - **Probiotic Ingredients:** The use of probiotic ingredients in antifungal products could present new opportunities for innovation and market differentiation. - **Volatile Organic Metabolites:** Volatile organic metabolites could be the future of antifungal agents, bringing with them new and unique forms of fungal prevention. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetic industry could benefit from alternative formulations that use non-toxic and probiotic agents to prevent fungal growth, aligning with consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Alternative antifungal agents could be a game-changer for the pharmaceutical industry, providing safer and more effective solutions for antifungal treatments, particularly for those with compromised immune systems. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could find new ways of keeping products fresh for longer with alternative antifungal agents, reducing waste and costs associated with conventional preservatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Bakery Freshness Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shield-v-plus-dry.md) - [Food-Preserving Microbial Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegstable-secure.md) - [Freshness-Extending Baking Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corbion-verdad-essence-wh100.md) - [Preventative Plant Fungicides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adama-canada.md) - [Mold-Avoiding Painting Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectrum-blue-antimicrobial.md) - [Moisture-Absorbing Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaging-tech.md) - [Clean Label Meat Preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-nitrite-alternative.md) - [Multifunctional Feminine Health Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femiclear-product.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md)