What are everyone's favorite preservatives?
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free skin care · Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:09 am

Hi Wild Cat,

I use both Liquipar and Germall Plus. I decided on those two after researching ... although I don't know if they are the best or not. They seemed to be the broadest spectrum ... and required low percentages in the compounds ... and seemed to be tolerated by just about anyone.

So far I, myself, haven't had any adverse reactions from either of 'em! Very Happy

So that's a good sign! Laughing

Mary

free skin care · Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:11 am

Wild Cat wrote:

I am also very interested to Vitamin E 1300 IU/gram FCC/USP. I didn't know Vit-E itself can act as preservative.

Hi Wildcat!

Don't quote me on this, but my understanding is that Vit. E is an antioxidant only, and will help extend the life of oils and keep them from going rancid. Vitamin E does not prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold in products. I use Vitamin E and no preservative in my butters and balms (which do not contain water). Although my body scrubs are oil-based, I do use Phenonip preservative because water can be introduced into the product with wet hands dipping into the jar in the shower. Smile

free skin care · Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:38 am

Hi Wild Cat,

I think, if I'm not mistaken, [and if I am, I'm sure that someone on here can refute this] that while Vitamin E is an antioxidant, it also helps preserve the oils in a given formulation. The same applies to Grapefruit Seed Oil.

Neither do a thing for keeping bacteria in water from forming ... but they do help preserve the oils.

When I was researching preservatives, I had hoped that grapefruit seed oil would be good for that ... but I discovered that antioxidants are "preservatives" only for oils. Crying or Very sad

I admit that it's a little confusing ... which is why this is a great thread ... Very Happy

Mary

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