Issues with my body lotion recipe

[eli_07]

Hi all!!

I need help with my body lotion recipe. The preservative that I am using is affecting the smell of my final product. I am using 1.5% of Optiphen Plus in my recipe. This is like my third batch of body lotion and it is happening that. Should I use Optiphen instead of Optiphen Plus? Am I using a lot of preservative in my body lotion? What is the best quantity I can use of Essential Oil to be able to scent my body lotion without a greasy feeling? Is there an unscented Optiphen?

Thank you for your help!

 

[lsg]

Try using liquid Germall Plus. I find it doesn't leave an odor in my products.

http://www.lotioncrafter.com/liquid-germall_plus.html

 

[sbfarm]

I quit using Optiphen for that reason; and because I wanted a more natural preservative. I switched to NataPres, and so far I've only used it in one batch (I make massage lotion). It's recommended 1.5% - 3% and I used the full 3%. I left a sample sit open overnight, then put it in my microbial test vial. It came back negative, so I'm very happy with it so far. The best part? NO odor. Give it a try. http://www.lotioncrafter.com/natapres_preservative.html

 

[eli_07]

lsg>> thank you for your recommendation. I will definitely give it a try.

 

[eli_07]

sbfarm>>> NataPres, this one sounds like an interesting and more 'natural' option and it says will not impart any additional color or odors to your formulation. Thank you for this recommendation, I had never heard of this preservative before. :idea:

My question will be if the shelf life is going to be the same as a regular preservative.