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I am trying to recreate a lotion with the following ingredient and am really having trouble working out the percentages. It looks like it has two different emulsifying combos, which is really confusing me. Here is the original: Water (Aqua), Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Glycerin...

Also, any opinions on Willow Bark Extract? http://www.lotioncrafter.com/willow-bark-extract.html

I'll be using it for myself, at least initially. If I were to not use any preservatives, what PH should I be shooting for to limit the risk of bacterial growth?

And how can a products like these have no preservatives? http://www.hanaorganicskincare.com/products/gentle-cleanser http://www.hanaorganicskincare.com/collections/face/products/gentle-toner Are they just lying?

Are there no natural safe preservatives that would work then?

Ok, I did some research. Although I'm not happy about it, the only preservatives I"ve found that I'm remotely comfortable with are the following three: Water Soluble Leucidal Liquid SF Leucidal Liquid PT Oil Soluble PhytoCide Elderberry OS My question now is, if I decide to use...

That's whats so confusing to me? If the liquid soap already has water in it, why does the water in the aloe juice cause a problem? If I used powder instead of juice, wouldn't it effectively just mix with the water in the liquid soap and create the same problem?

I am working to put together my first liquid bodywash. My main goal is to make it in small fresh batches and not include any preservatives or antioxidants. I have read a couple places that liquid soap probably doesnt need preservatives because of the ph level. This is confusing to me, because...