If I dont use Parabens what other preservatives are available?
If you are concerned and would prefer not to use Parabens at all then you can use Preservative 12 or Preservative K, however, you cannot use Preservative 12 in any product that contains detergents although it is perfectly suitable for creams and gels and is more natural than most other preservatives. If you decide to use Preservative K then this will work very effectively but only if the pH value is 5.5 or less. Once all your raw materials including Essential Oils and Preservative K have been added to your product you can test the pH value using Litmus Paper Strips that Aromantic can supply, and if it is more than 5.5 you can reduce the pH value by adding Lactic Acid before testing it again. Once it is less than 5.5 your product will keep from 1.5 to 3 years.
