EOs in water

[Obsidian]

Would EOs in water need a preservative? Specifically rosemary and peppermint in a spray bottle, just a few drops of each

 

[Saponificarian]

I would include a preservative just to be safe.

 

[Obsidian]

Thats kinda what I was thinking. Maybe I will just mix up a what can be used in a few days and keep it in the fridge. Its for my scalp and I really don't want to use preservatives.

 

[MellonFriend]

I'm not sure why you'd need a preservative. Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I know I wouldn't personally add any if I was using it just for myself.

 

[Obsidian]

I'm not sure why you'd need a preservative. Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I know I wouldn't personally add any if I was using it just for myself.

I didn't know if cooties would grow like they do in herb/water infusions and I tend to forget about my bottle and leave it sitting out

 

[soapmaker]

Since my E.O. water has some witch hazel in it and a few drops of gse, I don't do anything else. My experience is that it can sit for a few years without showing any deteriation but that doesn't mean there isn't any. I never had it tested.