A preservative composition is described that may be used in personal care products and other products for protecting the products against bacteria and fungus during production and during use. The composition can about 3 to about 15% by weight of an organic acid； about 3 to about 15% by weight of a C8-C18 fatty alcohol； about 30 to about 60% by weight of an aromatic alcohol； and about 30 to about 60% by weight of an organic solvent.
