The present invention relates to a self-preserved oil dispersion. Especially, the present invention relates to a self-preserved oil dispersion including a dispersed oil phase, an aqueous phase and at least one surfactant, wherein said oil dispersion comprises boric acid in an amount ranging from 0.005 pcnt to 0.075 pcnt in weight of the total weight of the oil dispersion, said amount of boric acid being a preservative effective amount so that the oil dispersion has a preservative activity.