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Preservatives

As we all know the use of preservatives always causes discussion, but one thing is for sure, when you use water in products, it is important to add Preservatives to stop the growth of micro-organisms such as fungi and bacteria. Each Preservative has a specific use. Our range of Preservatives will increase the shelf life of your products - so that you can make natural and professional products! For example, the shelf life of Creams without any Preservatives is 1-2 weeks - this can be prolonged to 1.5-2 years by adding Preservatives. Many talk about using vitamins as preservatives but this is wrong; vitamins are antioxidants that stop products from going rancid but they don't affect and stop the growth of bacteria and fungi. Please see the description and use of each of our Preservatives listed below by clicking on 'info'. Note: All prices exclude VAT. VAT will be added near the end of the checkout process when you place your order. IMPORTANT: The product photographs displayed on this web site may not accurately represent the product. In some cases the photographs are an artistic representation designed to evoke the product's qualities. Please enquire if you require clarification of any product or its ingredients. Please enter the quantity that you require for each product in the column titled 'Amt' and click the 'Buy Now' button at the bottom of the page. Please ONLY type in a number (representing how many units you require), NOT a weight or volume. Check carefully that you understand the 'Quantity' that each unit represents. To convert Weights and Measures click here Sort by:   [SKU]  [Product]  [Price]  [ Default]  NOTE: Click on "info" link or the product title to access detailed product information. SKU Product Name Product Description CI Qty 7601-7604 [info] Parabens Latin / INCI Name Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben & Propylparaben Use 0.4-0.8% of this mixture of Parabens to provide strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial action. Use 0.8% if you are adding Herbal Infusions to your product. NI    30ml SKU 7601 £3.50 (€ 3.89) 100ml SKU 7602 £7.20 (€ 7.99) 500ml SKU 7603 £19.05 (€ 21.15) 1L SKU 7604 £43.90 (€ 48.73) 7612-7615 [info] Preservative 12 Latin / INCI Name Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin A new, innovative, more natural Preservative. This blend a has a broad-spectrum effect on bacteria, yeasts, and mould fungi. Excellent for all types of Skin Care products, except those which contain Detergents. This Preservative is not pH sensitive and can be used in pH ranges up to 12. Recomende... NI    30ml SKU 7612 £3.15 (€ 3.50) 100ml SKU 7613 £6.45 (€ 7.16) 500ml SKU 7614 £16.80 (€ 18.65) 1L SKU 7615 £30.20 (€ 33.52) 7608-7611 [info] Preservative K Latin / INCI Name Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, and Potassium Sorbate Only works for products with a pH value less than 5.5. Use 0.5-1.5%. After having added all of your Raw Materials, Essential Oils and Preservative K, then test the pH. If over 5.5, add from 0.3-0.5% Lactic Acid and retest the pH. When under 5.5pH, your products will keep for 1.5-3 years, dependin... NI    30ml SKU 7608 £3.10 (€ 3.44) 100ml SKU 7609 £6.45 (€ 7.16) 500ml SKU 7610 £16.70 (€ 18.54) 1L SKU 7611 £30.40 (€ 33.74) go to Checkout