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RajVaghela
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October 2018
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it is possible to store oil based product like pomade and lip balm for 2 year without preservative use in formula.
Pomade ingredients
Castor oil
Beeswax
Microcrystalline wax
Avocado oil
Petrolatum
Coconut oil
Essential oil
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Perry
Administrator, Professional Chemist
October 2018
It might taste weird but it's unlikely to grow any microbes unless it gets moisture in the formula.
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RajVaghela
Member
October 2018
Thanks Perry for suggestion but What kind of preservatives can be used for these types of pomade?
Perry
Administrator, Professional Chemist
October 2018
Phenoxyethanol or Propylparaben
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ngarayeva001
Member
October 2018
Adding an antioxidant wouldn't hurt either.
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