Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 In a message dated 12/9/2003 9:38:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, san6 writes: > When you say 'sterile', do you mean just the ingredients, which were all > just opened, or the blender that I had to whip it up in? > > EVERYTHING that is going to touch it, from your blender, to spoons, to the jars themselves and if you're going to put your paws in it, considering wearing steril gloves. Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 >It's the water, your rose water and tea and what's the Liquid in the other two? water. If you use anything that has water you MUST add a preservative or it can go bad within a VERY short period. >When I make my creams, I don't use water and the stuff will last for quite a >while, but the minute the water goes it, I gotta use it up within THREE >days... six is stretching it in my opinion, even refridgerated six is a bit long. Thanks...I'm slow answering everyone because I'm not feeling well, but... when you say I must add a preservative, what exactly would that be, and how much to add. The formula made up about a cup and a half of cream. I have citric acid powder, benzoin tincture, and benzoin essential oil, and vitamin E. If the formula does not say what or how much of whatever to use as a preservative, how do you choose? thanks, sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 >Sterility is key! And I am still a believer in grapefruit seed extract and potassium sorbate for preservation. I have had creams that I have dipped my fingers in last well over a year without going bad. Some made with multiple herbs infused in distilled water. I never keep my creams in the fridge. ph is also a large factor. You could try adding a tiny bit of citric acid. The low ph helps discourage icky bugs. >But, again I say make sure every little thing you use in the prep of the cream is sterile! A handmade cream without preservatives should be okay for at least 3 months. When you say 'sterile', do you mean just the ingredients, which were all just opened, or the blender that I had to whip it up in? Do you use the GSE and potassium sorbate together, or either/or? thanks, sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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