Clay - Australian Washed Blue
$8.00 Including GST
Salicylic Acid
$8.50 Including GST
Potassium Sorbate
$6.00 Including GST
Potassium Sorbate is widely used as a preservative for food and cosmetics. In a solution it releases sorbic acid which is the active compound.
I use this as my preservative in my skin care products (only in those that require a preservative).
Potassium sorbate is effective against yeasts and moulds and can be used for a variety of preservative applications .
100g
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Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid found in many plants but it's most well know source is White Willow or Salix alba from which it;s name is derived.
Topically, Salicylic acid is most commonly found in products used to combat acne and other skin conditions such as dandruff, callouses and warts. It acts as a comdeolytic and bateriostatic agent meaning it stimulates the shedding of dead skin cells, unclogs pores and inhibits the growth of potentially acne causing bacteria.
Usage: add to the oil phase
0.5 to 1.0% for sensitive skin products
2.0% for active treatment products
50g
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