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When You Need a Preservative Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters!!

If you are formulating something that contains fluids like water, milk, and even hydrosols, you will have to preserve the product in some way, or store it in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.So what “natural” preservatives can you use to extend the life of your homemade product?Natural product manufacturers have used essential oils to preserve their products and so can you.Many studies have demonstrated essential oils to have both antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.The percentage of essential oil required to adequately protect a product from microbial growth and oxidation usually exceeds the recommendations for safe amounts of essential oils to use in skin care products. However, high concentration of essential oil can be used in aromatic room sprays.  If...

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DIY Tips to Preserve Nature's Freshness

Natural products that are completely preservative-free will not stay fresh for as long as commercial products do.However, there are several things you can do to help your preservative-free products stay fresh longer and extend their shelf life.Small BatchIf you're a DIY lover you probably already know the many virtues of blending your products in small batches.Small batch method of formulating also ensures less wastage. You'll be able to use up your custom products in a short period of time.Your products will stay fresh without the need for harsh preservatives. Also, you'll be able to use expensive oils like rose and helichrysum more frequently in your products, as a little goes a long way.  Formulate Anhydrous Products (without water) Microbes love to...

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Artisan Aromatherapy Education Preservative-Free Custom Formulations

 Why would you choose to buy aromatherapy products made using traditional "artisan" aromatherapy methods of manufacturing that are "preservative-free"?I've always been a champion of Mother Nature and her natural way of life! A commercial product bought from a store is never natural.Seldom will you see traditional 'artisan' custom crafted aromatherapy products for sale in a commercial store. If you do, they will be more expensive because of the additional amount time required to custom craft the product.Processed and manufactured products are usually loaded with preservatives which give them the illusion of freshness and an "unnaturally" long shelf lifePreservatives allow a product that is manufactured using machinery to appear to be “fresh” for months or even years until the time when...

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