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EDIT & repost- Lipstick preservatives
** Editing to clarify
Hello, I’m creating some lipstick formulas from scratch with the intention of selling. I want to add preservatives but not sure what or how to do it. Has anyone had any success with this? I purchased BHT, phenoxyethanol and cyclomethicone~ was super overwhelmed so i just randomly picked those. I have reached out to a cosm chemist. Not looking for anyone to do the work for me, I guess just looking for reassurance that it’s not as complicated as I’m making it out to be. Thank you in advance!!
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Okay I’m finding some great info at SwiftCraftyMonkey blog
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BHT is an antioxidant, not an antimicorbial preservative.
Cyclomethicone is a silicone material and has little or no preservative properties.What you need to do (and may be you are now doing that) is to research the fundamentals of cosmetic (lipstick) formulation. Being overwhelmed will result in you getting nowhere - or perhaps even going backwards.
It isn’t as complicated as you are making it out to be. Just take things steadily and learn, don’t just absorb things by rote without any understanding of what you are doing.
If you are intending selling your creations, make certain you are fully up to date with all necessary legal requirements. There are a lot, no matter where you are located.
Don’t expect to be able to sit back and live a life of luxury by creating and selling your own cosmetics. Things just aren’t like that. To be successful going it alone requires a lot of hard work and it often results in a lot of disappointment. There aren’t many in this business who enjoy a Champagne lifestyle.
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Thank you John! Yes, this is a side hobby for me. I’m actually a freelance makeup artist…No delusions! I’m finding some great info and I thank you for your response and advice.
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