Meridith Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I know that certain preservatives are used when there is more oil in the recipe than water and certain preservatives are used when there is more water than oil. When making a sugar scrub using no water, I know that you will need a preservative in case water gets into the mixture. But, what kind would you use, one for use in mixtures that contain more water than oil or more oil than water? This confuses me since you also would want to put a preservative in there to keep the oils from going rancid but you also need to keep those nasties from growing as a result of water getting in the mixture. Help, I've tried to find the answer and can't. Usually when I can't find an answer, I will go ahead and do it the way I figured and then go from there adjusting things according to how my experiment comes out. But, in this case, should I not use the proper preservative, I could have an outcome that is not good at all , i.e. fungus and all kinds of ickies growing. Would Phenonip be O.K. since this is supposed to be a good all around preservative or should I use two different kinds to protect the oils as well as guarding against any water that may get into the scrub? Thanks for any help you guys can give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 To extend the shelf life of my oils, I add natural Vitamin E. You can also add ROE or GSE. Then, to keep nasties at bay, I add Germall Plus Liquid to my lotions (more water than oil) and to the scrubs (all oil), I add LiquaPar Optima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I also use Germal Plus liquid for oil/water, and Phenonip for oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 liquipar for recipes containing no water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Check out the new sticky on the top of the B&B main page! Should help ya out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks so much for the help. You guys are great. Bunny - I never noticed that link before. Gosh these eyes are just getting too old. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I posted it about an hour ago.. Not to worry! Hope it clears up your questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I keep forgetting to tell you, Meridith, how much I like your signature line. Is it from a book, or did someone famous say it, or are you just that wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yeah, I love that siggy line too!Oh, and I use Phenonip in my lotions; Liquipar Optima in my scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I would like to say I am that wise, but actually I am not. Darn it!!! I do have illussion though of being wise. LOL I read it somewhere that I can't remember but I loved it since this is how I try to live my life. Not always so successful at it but I try. I'm glad you liked it. Bunny, now I don't feel so bad. I hate to look for an answer and not find it only to have it pointed out that it right under my nose. KWIM? I will be reading this very thoroughly since I have so much to learn and understand about preservatives. Thanks for posting that. You're awesome Blossom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I'm an "Awesome Blossom"! WOOOHOOO! And I'm ashamed to say I don't normally pay any attention to siggy's. But yours hits the spot. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVD Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I use LiquaPar Optima in these types of products. I use Liquid Germall Plus in lotions and creams and EDTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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