Honey powder

[DeeAnna]

A lotion by definition is an emulsion of fats and water, and I was replying to that specific situation.

If you change the situation to an anhydrous salve or balm, the common wisdom says no preservative is required because there is essentially no water available in the balm or salve for microbes to use.

 

[melinda48]

Irish Lass gets allllll the credit for this idea. I was glad to be able to pass her suggestion along to you, but I'm just the messenger.

And an excellent messenger you are!