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You may notice that most of my emulsions contain 0.1% T-50 mixed tocopherols in the cool down phase to protect the oil phase ingredients from becoming rancid quickly. Why do I use that amount? Before we start! If you aren’t familiar with Vitamin E or T-50 mixed tocopherols, I encourage you to read this post...
In this month’s Q&A, Darla asked, Hi there, newbie here! Reading up on oils and randcidity. Should I be adding 0.1% T-50 mixed tocopherols to each bottle of oil and then also refrigerate or freeze, to extend their shelf life? Does this also include essential oils? Thank you so much! Welcome to the site and welcome...
In this post, let’s look at an anhydrous, whipped body butter that we could make as a decadent moisturizer along with the principles of shelf life, packaging, and using anti-oxidants! These are simple formulas with few ingredients, and the shelf life is mostly about the oils and butters we choose. I thought we could take...
In this month’s Q&A, GiannaFromMN asked, You say the only stupid question is one that goes unasked, so here we go: I’ve heard it mentioned in a few different places now that we should add tocopherols to our ingredient oils when we get them from the suppliers, to make their shelf lives as long as possible....
In this post, A few thoughts for a lazy Saturday, Fuchia asks: A bit off topic but I’m curious about making a Vitamin C cream. I have a face cream recipe I make now and love (it does not contain Vitamin C but uses Optiphen Plus as a preservative) and keep reading online that you can...