2 scrub questions - oil & preservatives

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In a message dated 12/28/01 8:44:23 AM Pacific Standard Time,

gluebelly@... writes:

> 2 quick questions.

>

> 1. If I buy Olive Oil at the Supermarket for Body Scrub, is there a

> specific type I should or shouldn't use? I was thinking, wouldn't I

> want to stay away from Extra Virgin since it usually has a strong

> scent? Also, can I use Safflower or Canola or some other cooking oil?

>

> 2. Since it will be salt, oil & melted soap, do I really need to add

> a preservative?

>

>

Hi,

You can pretty much use the oil of your choice. It is really a matter of

preference. I am like you though and would not use the extra virgin for that

reason. I really like olive oil in a scrub or most anything though. I think

it is fine to use canola or safflower or other oils you can buy in the

supermarket. Keep in mind that some oils/butters have a longer shelf-life

than others and that may be a factor for you if you plan to sell them. I

like using several different oils (olive, jojoba, maybe canola) plus shea

butter.

The reason for a preservative is primarily because through use, it is very

likely that water will get into the mix and promote microbial growth. I

don't use a preservative in the ones I make for myself, because I know

exactly how it will be used and they are used quickly---there's no way of

knowing when it is out of your own hands. So to be on the safe side--it is

best to use a preservative. If there is anyone here from cosmeticinfo,

correct me if I am wrong, but I think we are recommending something like

Germaben II-E or LiquaPar PE, since the formulation is mostly oil.

Hope this helps.

Angie

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2 quick questions.

1. If I buy Olive Oil at the Supermarket for Body Scrub, is there a

specific type I should or shouldn't use? I was thinking, wouldn't I

want to stay away from Extra Virgin since it usually has a strong

scent? Also, can I use Safflower or Canola or some other cooking oil?

2. Since it will be salt, oil & melted soap, do I really need to add

a preservative?

Thanks for everyone's help.

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> From: lt54@...

If there is anyone here from cosmeticinfo,

> correct me if I am wrong, but I think we are recommending something like

> Germaben II-E or LiquaPar PE, since the formulation is mostly oil.

Hi Angie.

Liquapar or Phenonip for the scrubs. Germaben 11-E is for oil/water lotions

and creams. You don't need very much. I use Liquapar at 0.2%. For anyone

else making scrubs, don't forget that you also need a antioxidant like mixed

tocopherols or BHT to prevent your oils from going rancid.

Pat.

Peace, Joy, Serenity.

http://www.houseofscents.com

Cosmeticinfo

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I use a preservative called Uniphen. It is the same stuff as Phenonip. If

you use 100 grams of oil in your mixture you will want 1 gram of Uniphen.

Remember, you are adding the preservative to the oil and not the salt/sugar.

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