[KukuiNut]

Is this also true about the alpha-arbutin and the kojic acid? Are they also more or less ineffectual??

Or do they work at percentages that we are not allowed to legally use them at?

I know that there are no extracts that truly work because if they did they would not be legal to sell.. Graillotion open my eyes to this a couple of years ago and as disheartening as it was, it also saved me a lot of time and money.

If there were things we could make that actually affected the aging process, they would automatically be considered drugs and therefore not legal for us to make or sell.

But I am still curious about the Kojic acid and AA.

Thanks

[KukuiNut]

Hello. I am not 100% sure but it has been my understanding that commercial products that claim to be unscented actually contain many ingredients to create that illusion.

Products that are completely fragrance free I believe are different.

But if you want a product that has what appears to be no scent, it takes certain ingredients to achieve this. I may be wrong and I hope someone corrects me if I am. This was something I had read and I cannot remember the source.

[KukuiNut]

Hello. I make a room freshener. I do use alcohol. Isopropyl… Because I have not tried ethanol yet. Can easily be remedied with Everclear or another pure alcohol from the liquor store that is at least 190 proof.

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ot sure what you said your preservative is, but as long as you have at least 20% alcohol (100% alcohol) in your product it will act as the preservative.

If a solublizer inhibits your fragrance, you could omit it and “shake vigorously prior to use”.

I personally would not omit water all together… The alcohol preserves and assists in evaporation so surfaces do not get wet.

Someone in this thread suggested Hydrogenated Castor oil. I am interested in the logic and effectiveness of this.

Also, for best fragrance results, be sure to use a combination of notes in your Essential oils. High, Medium, and Low. This really helps with staying power.

And…. Instead of water, use HYDROSOL! Or floral water.

I also make room fresheners that are NOT liquid. Let me know if you are interested. I would happily share my formula.

[KukuiNut]

Hello, I know this is an older thread but I just happened upon it. I saw your comment about using peg 40 or hydrogenated castor oil in the room freshener to help with the fragrance.

I have never seen this used before. Could you please explain the logic and effectiveness? I’m curious as to how and why this works. Thank you!