Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/00 9:04:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, mhevey@... writes: << I'd use Potassium Sorbate in a product where I anticipated or experieced problems with yeast and/or mold and the pH of the product was less than 6. >> What sort of products would one see yeast or mold in? My first thought are those high in glycerin or milks, due to the sugars, because people who eat high amounts of sugars get more yeast infections. Dee ·´¯`·.. ><((((º>``·.¸:.¸:.¸.·´¯`·.><((((º> .¸:.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·: ·´¯`·.. ><((((º>``·.¸:.¸:.¸.·´¯`·.><((((º> .¸:.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>·´¯`·: ·´¯`·.. ><((((º>``·.¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Hello ! Welcome! >.potassium sorbate. what is this and is it really a > " preservative " as advertised?? (got this from my list.) Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that is effective against yeast and mold. All the Potassium Sorbate that is sold today is synthetic. > and what type of >product would you use this in?? sorry for my ignorance, but i am >learning.............and i will get my terms straight soon. I'd use Potassium Sorbate in a product where I anticipated or experieced problems with yeast and/or mold and the pH of the product was less than 6. > (btw, i do have >the basics down!! i *think*.....depending on what the 'basics' are here!!) Everyone is here to share and learn. An open mind is basic. Maurice --------- Maurice Hevey Convergent Cosmetics Chanhassen, Minnesota FAX: mhevey@... The Virtual Lab Bench - WWW Resource for Cosmetic Scientists URL: http://www.skypoint.com/members/mhevey/virtual_lab.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/00 5:12:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, mhevey@... writes: > > I suppose if you have a lot of very natural ingredients you > might expect yeast and mold. I've never had to use > Potassium Sorbate. > > Maurice > What on earth do you use? Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 >In a message dated 11/25/00 9:04:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, >mhevey@... writes: > ><< I'd use Potassium Sorbate in a product where I anticipated > or experieced problems with yeast and/or mold and the pH of > the product was less than 6. >> > > >What sort of products would one see yeast or mold in? My first thought are >those high in glycerin or milks, due to the sugars, because people who eat >high amounts of sugars get more yeast infections. I suppose if you have a lot of very natural ingredients you might expect yeast and mold. I've never had to use Potassium Sorbate. Maurice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 >In a message dated 11/25/00 5:12:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, >mhevey@... writes: > >> >> I suppose if you have a lot of very natural ingredients you >> might expect yeast and mold. I've never had to use >> Potassium Sorbate. >> >> Maurice >> > What on earth do you use? > > Jackie > Not sticks and stems. Maurice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 > Not sticks and stems. ? Pat. Peace, Joy, Serenity House of Scents tm. Body Oils, Fragrance Oils, Incense, Candles, Soap, Etc. achil@... http://houseofscents.safeshopper.com/ www.yourhealthandbody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 >>>I'd use Potassium Sorbate in a product where I anticipated or experienced problems with yeast and/or mold and the pH of the product was less than 6.<<< thanks for the warm welcome maurice.........ok, if i understand what you are saying......potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used in low pH products - like what?? lotion?? soaps with lots of herbs, botanicals and fruits?? what about herbs and botanicals for color?? .......ya know, i had a really good reason for asking this question, but now i can't recall what i was reading.....i am only making soaps now and will occasionally use ROE or Vit E for not for the preservative qualities more the anti-oxidant and nutrient qualities.....thanks for the help......going to continue reading and digesting!! alex:-) www.ethereal-being.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 , Actually there aren't too many products that will lend themselves to using Potassium sorbate. Soaps all have very high pH relative to potassium sorbate and where it is most active. Most creams and lotions also have a pH higher than what would be good for potassium sorbate. You could use it in some hair conditioners because they typically have a low pH but not much else. Young KY Labs Innovators of Fine Personal Care Products www.kylabs.com Re: Potassium Sorbate >>>I'd use Potassium Sorbate in a product where I anticipated or experienced problems with yeast and/or mold and the pH of the product was less than 6.<<< thanks for the warm welcome maurice.........ok, if i understand what you are saying......potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used in low pH products - like what?? lotion?? soaps with lots of herbs, botanicals and fruits?? what about herbs and botanicals for color?? .......ya know, i had a really good reason for asking this question, but now i can't recall what i was reading.....i am only making soaps now and will occasionally use ROE or Vit E for not for the preservative qualities more the anti-oxidant and nutrient qualities.....thanks for the help......going to continue reading and digesting!! alex:-) www.ethereal-being.com Addresses: Post message: Cosmeticinfoegroups Subscribe: Cosmeticinfo-subscribeegroups Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribeegroups List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owneregroups URL to home page: /group/Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 >>>>You could use it in some hair conditioners because they typically have a low pH but not much else.<<< thanks kevin........i am feeling a little lost mainly because i've forgotten the main reason i asked!! but i do appreciate all the feed-back. i am sticking with soaps, salts, shampoo bars, and lip balms for now. thanks again......alex:-) www.ethereal-being.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 ok, if i understand what you are saying......potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used in low pH products - like what?? lotion?? Hi, Like Dill Pickles Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2000 Report Share Posted November 27, 2000 In a message dated 11/26/00 9:47:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, @... writes: > You could use it in some hair > conditioners because they typically have a low pH but not much else. > Young Got me with this one as I dreamed of making a conditioner somewhat like a lotion. What would be in a conditioner that would create this low ph? Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2000 Report Share Posted November 27, 2000 Jackie, Most hair conditioners contain cationic ingredients for the conditioning effect. They usually use a nonionic emulsifier and then are acidulated using citric acid or lactic acid. It is necessary for them to be acidic for the stability of the quat. Young KY Labs Innovators of Fine Personal Care Products www.kylabs.com Re: Potassium Sorbate In a message dated 11/26/00 9:47:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, @... writes: > You could use it in some hair > conditioners because they typically have a low pH but not much else. > Young Got me with this one as I dreamed of making a conditioner somewhat like a lotion. What would be in a conditioner that would create this low ph? Jackie Addresses: Post message: Cosmeticinfoegroups Subscribe: Cosmeticinfo-subscribeegroups Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribeegroups List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owneregroups URL to home page: /group/Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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