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  • Preserving lip balm

    Posted by Nicky on December 21, 2021 at 8:18 am

    I am making a lip balm that contains glycerin. Should I use a preservative? All the other ingredients are oil soluble. If it does need a preservative which one would be best?

    PhilGeis replied 1 year, 5 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • PhilGeis

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    December 21, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Prob not - if you need one, it has to be food grade.