[ashley]

I melt down the butters and waxes first (cocoa, shea, beeswax,) combined with my oils and cetearyl alcohol.After It cools and solidifies the following day I add aloe that has a preservative already in It and whip It together with a mixer. I have not had an issue with the formulation remaining solid, but should I be adding a preservative again to the final product after adding the aloe even though the aloe has a preservative in It.

[ashley]

Phenoxyethanol

[ashley]

Yes, aloe if the only source of water. I would call it a water in oil emulsion. I am aware that the preservative of the final product is my responsibility, hence why I’m asking for guidance on if I need another preservative after adding the aloe. I will ultimately have microbial and stability testing performed, but want to have the best odds of being successful with the initial formulation.