Coconut Milk Powder?

[sarahmarah]

I am trying to formulate an emulsified coconut scrub and was wondering if a small amount of coconut milk powder along with a preservative and antioxidant would be a reasonable addition? Because it’s powdered coconut does that mean that shelf life would be significantly decreased? I’ve been looking all over and don’t really see a lot of info besides some dubious Pinterest links

 

[justjacqui]

I would be cautious of adding any type of milk powder/ plant powder as you are just introducing 'bug food' and would need to ensure that it is very well preserved to avoid microbial contamination.


HTH

 

[AliOop]

Edited: my bad for reading on my phone - thought you were talking soap, not scrubs. Carry on!

 

[lenarenee]

I am trying to formulate an emulsified coconut scrub and was wondering if a small amount of coconut milk powder along with a preservative and antioxidant would be a reasonable addition? Because it’s powdered coconut does that mean that shelf life would be significantly decreased? I’ve been looking all over and don’t really see a lot of info besides some dubious Pinterest links

I'd be very wary of adding that to a scrub even with a preservative. I don't know how new you are to this - but not all preservatives work the same; some work at lower pHs, some at higher. Coconut naturally contains sugars, and many coconut powders have added sugars. Mold, mildew, bacteria + coconut sugar + water from wet hands + wrong preservative system = trouble.

Are you familiar with Susan Swift's blog? SwiftCraftyMonkey? Filled with all sorts of formulating info - it will make your head swim! You may need to subscribe to the tune of $1 or 3 per month, but she knows her stuff.

 

[sarahmarah]

Thanks everyone. That makes sense. I figured if I couldn’t find a lot of info on it then it was likely sketchy—just wanted to check.