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Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:23 pm  |
I would like to know what type of perservatives people are using in their homemade lotions. I'm looking for types of perservatives that are also healthy for the skin.
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Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:07 am |
| I have heard of honey being used due to its antibacterial properties. But usually, honey is used in combination with some other preservatives, though, I think. |
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Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:04 am |
You might find this article interesting
http://barefacedtruth.com/?p=289 |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:46 am |
Thanks for those links, Circus, I had quite forgotten Swiftcraftymonkey's blog!  |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:01 am |
| I use Optiphen. |
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Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:43 am |
| How did you decide on that one, Keliu? Thanks! |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:53 pm |
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| How did you decide on that one, Keliu? Thanks! |
I did look into it - and it seemed to me to be the most "benign" preservative around.
http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/optiphen-plusa.html
I only use it in my Niacinamide serum - which only needs a couple of drops, so it lasts forever.
Note: There is Optiphen and Otiphen Plus - I use the Optiphen Plus. |
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Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:37 am |
| Thanks, Keliu! |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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