Rose Hydrosol * LIST SPECIAL*

[Guest guest]

Hey Sandy,

 

> Chris I have a question... or two.

 

Not Chris here but I can handle the question.

 

> You *know* how much I love the rose! And I would love to get in on this

> rose hydrosol, but I need to know how to store it. I mean... it will take

> me forever to use a gallon because so far I only use it to make facial

> items for myself. Will it keep in the fridge? If so, how long?

 

Its good for two years easily if stored properly .. and its not a year

old yet. Refrigeration will extend the shelf life. Storing in sterile

glass with a sterile cap prevents contamination ... keeping it out of

the direct light extends shelf life. Not putting your fingers on the

lip of the bottle or in the cap helps to prevent contamination .. any

water-based substance can become contaminated with bacterial, fungal or

mold critters within a matter of hours .. so we need to avoid this.

Aromatherapists are so-called " purists " so they dislike preservatives,

accordingly, folks who want to sell products to aromatherapists don't

use them - but that seller needs to test those hydrosols periodically to

ensure there's no contamination .. I test mine at National and sometimes

at Superior Labs .. around every 60 days. Last test was received early

last week and it showed total purity and lack of contamination.

 

Wanna know how easy it is to contaminate some hydrosols? Put it in a

jug which is just rinsed out well .. but not air dryed, and you can

almost guarantee contamination.

 

> Should I just get maybe 16 or 32 ounces instead of a gallon?

 

Not wise to do that because .. if you do:

 

16 oz will cost you $10.65

32 oz will cost you $21.30

 

But a gallon is right at 8 pounds and with the sale, the cost is:

 

$41.97 - 25% = $31.48 .. OR .. $3.93 a pound .. instead on $10.65 a lb.

 

If you buy a gallon and if its too much you can always take a Rose

Hydrosol bath .. ;-p

 

> I understand that the sale price is only on the gallon, but maybe it

> would be better if I just bought the smaller amounts. Whaddaya think?

 

Dollars and cents are explained above .. ;-p

 

> -- Sandy

 

Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

 

PS: Its after 0200 in the morning here, my folks in Maryland are off

for the day .. so those who have ordered already will get confirmation

on there orders tomorrow .. :-P

[Guest guest]

At 07:07 PM 05/02/02, Butch Owen wrote:

 

>Refrigeration will extend the shelf life. Storing in sterile

>glass with a sterile cap prevents contamination

 

So I should boil the bottles and caps when I receive them?

 

-- Sandy