1 : preservation of oneself from destruction or harm. 2 : a natural or instinctive tendency to act so as to preserve one's own existence.

What do you mean by self preserving with example?

7. 2. Self preservation is the instinct to act in your own best interest to protect yourself and ensure your survival. An example of self preservation is running away when you see a giant bear. noun.

What is self preserving in lush?

Beyond preservative-free. More than 65 percent of Lush products are self-preserving, which means they don't require any synthetic preservatives to stay fresh.