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12THPOWER

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September 10, 2020 at 4:16 pm in reply to: Preservative for Water Based Pomade / Clay

water is 50+ %

what if i only have optiphen…does the sorbic acid make a huge difference
12THPOWER

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September 9, 2020 at 1:16 pm in reply to: Preservative for Water Based Pomade / Clay

Ok thanks

The ingredients are water, Kaolin and wax and some oils.

I’m using polysorbate 20 or 80 and glycerin and peg 40 hydrogenated caster oil

I live in the UK

What’s the best alternative that’s strong enough? And does the same job as optiphen? Any more info I’m happy to provide
12THPOWER

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September 9, 2020 at 10:27 am in reply to: Preservative for Water Based Pomade / Clay

To add, I found a mixture of Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate and Tocopherol. Will this be ok?

Another common combination is Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexyglycerin. Any opinions?