Preservatives Quick Guide

Preservatives are an important part of DIY bath and body products.  Why they are important?  It is because they help prevent mold and bacteria growth, which extends the shelf life of your products and makes them safe to use.  The recommendation for using preservatives is to use them in prodicuts made with water or products that get water splashed during use.  But you are probably wondering if you need to use a preserative for soap?  To answer your question, the post from The Soap Queen  entitled Preseratives Quick Guide will tell you what you need to know. According to author, the posting gives you general rules and may be different based on your preference, how the product will be used, whether you are selling the product, etc.