Is is possible to add water to body butter without preservative

[cellydaniel]

Hi everyone,

I am wondering if it's possible to add distilled water to my body butter without adding preservative in it. I saw a B & B product that has distilled water in the ingredients but the maker claims that there is no preservative in the product. Is that possible?

Thank you so much for the advice

Celly

[singleyellowrose]

Anything is possible. Would I do it >>>>>NO! As soon as you add water it makes your product an EXCELLENT breeding ground for germs.

ETA: Even with all oils I still add a preservative.

[madcitysue]

Once you start adding water to anything, it needs a preservation system. Now, there are some very complex self-preserving systems I have heard of, but they are well-beyond the technical capabilities of the home crafter. (In terms of analysis and testing).

Oh, and I just thought of something else. If your body butter is an oil-only creation, you will also need an emulsifier in addition to the preservative, FYI.

~Sue

[Crafty1]

i agree with everyone, once water is entered into the formula, you must preserve.