Preserving Homemade Skincare Products; Formulating for Beginners

How to preserve homemade skincare products. All about preservatives. Understanding preservatives. Are preservatives harmful. Do I need a preservative.
TIME STAMPS;
▸ 00:15 - what is a preservative?
▸ 00:35 - why you need preservatives
▸ 02:08 - when do you need a preservative
▸ 03:40 - how to choose your preservative
▸ 04:38 - liquid germall plus
▸ 06:04 - euxyl PE 9010
▸ 08:04 - optiphen plus
▸ 09:11 - optiphen
▸ 09:53 - ecocert preservatives
▸ 09:55 - geogard ultra
▸ 11:20 - geogard ECT
▸ 11:50 - leucidal sf complete
▸ 13:20 - thoughts on ecocert preservatives
▸ 14:42 - final thoughts
▸ 15:38 - Q&A
VIDEOS I MENTIONED;
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COSMETIC TESTING LABS;
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▸ microchemlab.com/test-category...
PRESERVATIVES I MENTIONED;
▸ liquid germall plus - bit.ly/2NNIZc7
▸ euxyl pe 9010 - bit.ly/2rQA55H
▸ optiphen plus - bit.ly/32VaXLi
▸ optiphen - bit.ly/3eYvh0L
▸ geogard ultra - bit.ly/2M958lb
▸ geogard ECT - bit.ly/3aqL9XM
▸ leucidal SF complete - bit.ly/2GDDs1C
▸ euxyl K 900 - bit.ly/3aMF5uc
▸ euxyl K 903 - bit.ly/2CPPbOu
▸ euxyl K 703 - bit.ly/3l8cx3a
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[@thestoryteller89]

You are so detailed Tara. There's barely any formulator like you on here. God bless the works of your hands.

[@peterdz6573]

Perfect video! Also loved the use of different backgrounds, it gives a great dynamic!

[@rubysidwell7324]

You are amazing! Thank you. My wife has been looking all over for the information you provide in your videos. God bless you in all that you do❤️🙏🏽

[@oyino6879]

Your videos are extremely helpful and helping people soooo much! We appreciate it. Thank you ❤️

[@vickiberry6605]

Such a great teacher. I can watch your videos all day long and don't get tired. Thank you

[@rubyhill3455]

Hey Tara, I appreciate you so much you are truly a gem. Thanks for making this information accessible and digestible 💕

[@gorgetteadelaide7058]

Yesssssd another beginner série video!!!!! Can’t wait for the next one 🙏

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you!

[@user-xq5ih5oz2u]

Thanks so much for sharing this valuable information! I especially appreciate the link to the testing lab! 🙏

[@kayrodriguez1959]

Thank you for all the info I learn so much on your page 💗

[@astrochld4103]

Tara, you’re amazing. I don’t know how to thank you except by sharing your channel (to all my skincare facebook groups lol) and to purchase your products. I’m overwhelmed by the information! I’ve been on your patreon since June and I’m still not even close to touching a quarter of the information lol!Skincare has always been my passion and you truly truly inspired me to start my own brand. Thank you so much! 🥺💖 And I’m soooo proud of your progress!! 💖

[@TaraLeee]

awwh thank you so much! That is so sweet of you to share my channel with others. & thanks so much for being a patron. Your support means so much to me! I hope you continue to learn from my content and enjoy it :)

[@mzcrystalg]

This is a very informative video for beginners, which I am. Thank you so much. Also thank you for all of the links in the description box. You rock!😊🤟💜💜

[@SL-ph4hf]

Good job! I enjoy to know more about ingredients information. Thanks for the video!

[@greenday1guitarfreak]

You have been truly helpful. Thank you so much!

[@reneeffrench5074]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have been following you for a while now and I remember how you loved Leucidal SF. I started using it in my serums for almost a year now but I totally agree that it makes the product clump after a while. I am not sure if I want to continue using it or pair it with liquid germall plus.

[@pierrettemokako2357]

Thanks so much for impacting us with your knowledge and time you spend to do research we appreciate.

[@TaraLeee]

Of course! & thank you so much for your support! 😁

[@Sofiesmusic19]

Germal plus is truly great! I really wanted to love Optiphen Plus But it has a smell that throws off the smell of my added essential oils, it destabilises my Emulsions and changes the texture of my final product. Sigh I'd love to try a few others Thanks Tara🌻

[@jessicaoliver8341]

Thank You Tara for sharing your knowledge around preservatives. So much information to take on board. I need to do my research know on preservatives that I can use in the UK. I want my products to be safe, stable and able to be used in the UK. Keep up the great work! x

[@kyla3027]

hi! i’m from the uk too and i’m struggling to find any preservatives. did you find any?

[@JanikaBates]

here in 2022 thank you so much for the amount of detail and work you put in to this. i appreciate you!

[@cassiesmith8009]

Youre from heaven. Thanks so much for the Info.

[@minimora4853]

Just saved for my watch later. I know it will be very helpful and informative like all of your other videos. You taught me how to properly formulate from your previous videos. Always look forward to your videos. God bless you and your business Tara.

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh I hope it is very enlightening for you when you get a chance to watch it. I definitely recommend taking notes. There is a lot of information here :)

[@RadiantRenewalAcademy]

Wow! My head hurts. You're fantastic! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@taniacomella8737]

ThanksTara, this vídeo is amazing. Preservatives are a very intimidating topic for me. Still learning. I really like the Q & A session very much.

[@TaraLeee]

I’m glad you liked! That you so much! 😁

[@felizelastic9617]

Thank youuuu! All these diy KZbin cosmetics 100% leave out preservative info! You need a preservative especially if you are selling or gifting these products, putting your fingers in the container, frequently opening and closing it, temperature etc..better safe than sorry since we cannot always see the bacteria, yeast or mold forming with the naked eye.

[@narrhac.8502]

Tara !!!! Great video !!!

[@nina20021]

I really appreciate this video! This was a lot of information! Like whoa! I make body butters and body scrubs. I want to add a Preservative but all of my products are oil based.. None of them use water... I was told liquid germall plus would be good... But now I'm not sure. I want to make sure I give ppl quality products that won't mold or cause them any harm.

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

I’m so glad I found her. She’s brilliant

[@melissab467]

Great info thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@sanairaei2918]

This is golden thank you

[@ST-us7kq]

Thank you sharing these information, it is really helpful

[@gertasejfulla3304]

You’re such an inspiration😍

[@h1_ne]

Great video Tara...thank you

[@giselleb6897]

Well done video. Excellent!

[@hashi_rahman_shorts]

Like your video before watch.... Cz we know it's gonna be awesome by quality and presentation 😘😘😘 Love you tara...💙

[@throwbackdiva]

Sooo informative. I love this channel

[@user-gb5uk5pc1g]

Exactly at the time... Thanks 👍🌸

[@azizichaisson3589]

Thanks Tara Lee! Very good information. I am getting better at putting a formula together. So, this video helps because I had to make a decision to change to broad spectrum preservatives in the products I sell. Still a learning experience . Peace and joy!

[@TaraLeee]

I’m so glad this video was helpful to you!! 😁

[@azizichaisson3589]

@@TaraLeee It really was

[@najahabdul-rahim8974]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@TheeHerbJunkie]

Thank you for all your knowledge

[@glowgaur8702]

OMG !! Lady is beauty with brains❤️

[@M2345M]

I love love this video! Ty so much! Can you please make a video on how you combine preservatives, I'm interested in learning how to use two different preservatives in a formula, how do u decide the percentage for each. Thx! ❤️❤️

[@TaraLeee]

Awwh thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. I don't personally combine preservatives. I just use broad spectrum preservatives. If you want to create your own preservative system you need to use two or more preservatives that protect against yeast mold and bacteria. The best way to find which percentages is best is to try different combinations of percents and have them lab tested. So this is why I advise just using a broad spectrum preservative system. It is much cheaper.

[@sandrauagba9937]

Thank You so much this is lovely !! Your video is nice .. how many inches ring light do you use for making videos ?

[@empresskinkz2517]

Thank you Tara, you are the best. This is Whitney 😁

[@nikochicsalon1565]

Very good information! I’m getting into skin care and starting my own brand. Thanks a lot

[@TaraLeee]

best of luck starting your own brand & thanks so much for watching! :)

[@nikochicsalon1565]

Thank you, I’ll like to get some tutoring from you. I’ll email you on your business email

[@shunwilliams6180]

This is so helpful thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chauhansandip6551]

Thanks for good information

[@victoriaveeart]

This video was very informative glad I bought the euxyl pe but I’d still do more testing with Leucidal and the germal plus was a waste of money

[@thesaucysassy]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thank you!!!

[@kathrynkozma1358]

Hey Tara - love love your videos! Curious about your take on Willow Bark Extract as a preservative -- have you tried it before? If so, what are your thoughts on its efficacy?

[@janladyjflowers130]

Thanks for this video!! I have a few questions. What do you pair the Leucidal SF Complete with when it comes to comfortably preserving products for customers? And would that pairing work well for body sprays with high water content, moisturizers with water and oils, and creams with water and oil? And what preservative would you use/recommend for an all oil product. I know an all oil product doesn’t need a preservative but I’d like to use one. Also, what preservative would you recommend for baby products? Thanks

[@SamsonOmondi]

Very informative 👍🏽

[@redispretty1]

This is a lot for my brain.. lol!

[@TaraLeee]

it's a ton of information that I learned over a course of about 3 years packed into one video. So yes, it is a lot to unpack, but very informative as this type of information is pretty hard to find. I hope you enjoyed & definitely re watch it and take notes if you have to :)

[@katekubai1047]

same for me but vey useful

[@moniquefulloffaith4217]

Me too, I have gotten discouraged trying to figure out preservatives.

[@ItsLotus89]

@@moniquefulloffaith4217 Same here 😔 Formulating is difficult

[@maryammaryamnasir8468]

Hi mam,I want start my business,but I'm soooo😔

[@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN]

Tara we need your skincare routine😍😍😍 I would love to see a video of you using your own products.

[@samanthageelal1333]

She did a video already

[@TaraLeee]

I’ll have to do an updated skincare routine 😉

[@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN]

@@TaraLeee thank you honey💞💞

[@dahiannavargas6170]

Me too I will love that ❤️

[@hohoho4712]

Hello, Tara thank you for educating us! Love you! I have a question, very important. What do you use to test your products for bacterial and mould? And is there a way to do this at home?

[@Roseonnanaturals]

Very informative Tara

[@hawahelleideanaawuni4434]

Hello Tara, which preservative do you recommend for each product. Like which one would you recommend for a body butter?

[@sonicamy4518]

This is a great video about preservatives! Tara, you did an excellent job. I use Liquid Germal Plus in almost everything. It is such a reliable preservative. There are some others I use and keep on hand. Like Luicidal Complete for skin conditioning, but always use another preservative like LGP. I also use Optiphen and Optiphen Plus in a few formulations. Hope this helps some new people out there. I also suggest staying within each preservatives usage rates. They are there for a reason!

[@ramziasiddiqi6484]

Hey...can we use one specific preservative for every product? Like for example phenoxyethanol or leucidal for lotion cream mask butter scrub shampoo cleanser etc? Or do they need to be different for every product?

[@TalianaRietten]

Optiphen plus keeps breaking down my emulsions

[@livefreewithcyndylee]

I'm trying to figure out if germall plus is natural. I can't really find a straight answer....any information is greatly appreciated.

[@manosahoo5385]

thank u tara ji....u r great

[@tintinwuv29]

Hey taralee thank you for all these precious informations, i do have only one question : what do you think of sorbate potassium as a preservative ? I really hope you answer me.

[@Lemonade-hk9su]

Nice information 👍😊

[@paulinamolinari4099]

Hi! love the video! is there a reason why you used to use Leucidal SF Complete instead of Leucidal Liquid SF ?

[@sidra884]

It's really awesome.

[@TrebelClef96]

Which preservatives do you recommend using for tropical climate countries? Leucidal sf complete is not available in my country sadly.. Thank you and love your videos!

[@salvadorruizjr4574]

Hi Tara, this is such an informative video. I’m currently working on a coffee face and body mask. I’ve noticed a couple of times that mold starts to grow after a week. Would Liquid Germall Plus help stop this?

[@DiffuserDudeAromatherapy]

Great video! Did you go to school for this? You sound very science educated. Good for you.

[@TheVigolandia]

Hi Tara! I have a question. If I was to make a moisturizer for instance and use euxyl pe 9010 as my preservative. What would be the percentage and when do I dissolve it in glycerin? I’m a beginner and I don’t have a lot of preservative available in my country. Thanks! Love your channel

[@mmmonnomnetedonnerapasmavi4119]

I didn't watch the video yet but thank you so much, you are very appreciated 🙏 I've being desiring to make my own moisturizer with EOs but didn't know anything about preservatives so this is perfect timing, same thing with other videos of yours ✨

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you so much for showing your support! I hope the videos gives you all the information you need 😁

[@mmmonnomnetedonnerapasmavi4119]

@@TaraLeee my pleasure 💚 they are indeed 👌

[@estherorji3487]

Hello Tara! First of, I want to say a VERY BIG THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏼 You have no idea how your channel has made formulating so easy for me, I have access to information that is otherwise very hard to find or filled with a lot of junk. Here’s the question. Oil based products( say facial oils or body oils) can be group as anhydrous formulations, but we know that oils tend to go rancid with time, are there any preservatives for them?

[@ThankYouJesusTheChrist]

No, but for oils use antioxidants: mixed tocopherols and Rosemary Antioxidant

[@janicecohoon9674]

I use Geogard ECT and I love it!

[@TheVelvetTallow]

Do you still use it? Do you pair it with a preservative booster?

[@janicecohoon9674]

@TheVelvetTallow yes I still use it and I haven't had any problems, what is a preservative booster?

[@TheVelvetTallow]

@@janicecohoon9674 it something you can add to a formula that enhances the efficacy of the preservative. Look up propanediol 1,3. It’s a natural humectant that boosts the efficacy of your preservative, like an extra layer of protection. I’ve seen a video where a formulator used geogard ect in a cream in a jar & it failed challenge testing, so she recommended only using it in pump top or flip top bottles. Wondered how it would do with a booster

[@theycallmekurn]

NaturAll Club hair products uses avocado in their conditioner and they must be frozen right away and used within 3 months. A very successful hair company. I needed this info about preservatives because I need the free free FREE from all the bad stuff. THANK YOU, because I believe I bought liquid germall plus by mistake 😫

[@mssillysil]

Hi Tara, thank you so much for all the information, but I do have one question. I make a home serum for hair growth using, olive oil, castor oil, Aloe Vera plant, ginger root, fresh Rosemary and green tea. What is the best way to preserve it?

[@everythingketomeals7960]

Hi Tara love your channel. I've learned so much. I have a question about using fresh fruits in our scrubs, lotions, creams and toners. Can we use fresh fruits and foods to make long lasting products? For example making A papaya scrub and a papaya paste was used can it be bottled and sold?

[@daciasdiy1861]

I love your info

[@purebeauty1043]

Hey Tara. !! Love your Chanel ! I have a question I have a product line and I know will like to add a preservative to my scrubs they do contain oils and honey. Is optiphen the best ingredient for scrubs ?

[@kaylagarcia8118]

I found out the hard way that bacteria was in my lotions and a lot of diy videos on body butters do not address this issue or put alchohols or preservatives in there videos. I thought being all natural was the way to go but it was way more harmful for me in the long run. I had no idea why I kept getting frequent infections and couldn't tell my lotions were even bad so keep that in mind. There needs to be more information for diy lotions out there so thank you for this. Think I may go with isopropyl alchohol just a little to help keep my diy products clean

[@taylorcowles3538]

I am finding the same thing with all the body butter videos! Also as well as seeing a lot of sellers selling products with no preservatives to the public.

[@kaylagarcia8118]

@@taylorcowles3538 It's something people really overlook because they do not understand until they get sick. I got really bad nail infection had to take a very harmful antibiotic that was hard on my kidneys to get rid of the infection bacteria is no joke. It will happen in any lotion you create without a alcohol preservative like cetyl alcohol as an example people think because it's natural it wont hurt you but there is a reason why they use them because if they didn't people would become very ill. You can put less preserves in there but the awareness needs to be out there about this especially from people that are making these videos

[@suhuurbeee5030]

Thank you ❤

[@PositivelyYoubyBri]

I love your videos so much! I'm so glad I have found your page. You have definitely inspired me! Looking into signing up for your Patreon as well! I do have a question though about Liquid Germall Plus. I see it is a formaldehyde releaser and I don't know if this is something that is bad if this is the preservative I would like to use for most or all of my formulations.

[@TaraLeee]

I talk about liquid germall plus on a free post on my Patreon and i address this concern www.patreon.com/taraleee Thanks so much for watching and enjoying my videos 😁

[@Bri-el6cu]

@@TaraLeee oh wow! Thank you so much! I will check that out right away!

[@LetterzFromAbove]

@TaraLee what is the best preservative, in your opinion, for face toners ? 💕

[@subhasahukar5745]

Tara do we need preservative for body butter? Does the butter start smelling after a while if we don't add preservative

[@lisaburrowes7264]

Hi I love how detailed you were in this video. I saw other videos which those youtubers stated you shouldn't use no more than 1.5 % preservatives in your products. So if you're making a big batch (let's say to fill approximately 20 jars ) would you put more than 1.5% or is 1.5% the perfect measurement no matter the amount of product you're making

[@acvo7]

I’m pretty sure the percentage always stays the same as that is the formula. What that translates to in terms of grams (weight) will depend on the batch size.. 😊

[@honeybrown88]

thank you so much

[@seriamasilela7039]

Can I use ingredients like honey and aloe vera safety if I use euxyl?

[@jennylim_]

Ur videos are amazing

[@shamlarayees3234]

Thanks alot for the information. Can I use only phenoxyethanol as preservative?

[@jenniferjohn4363]

Thank you for this can a scrub made with gram flour and yoghurt be preserved and with which preservative

[@belens8453]

Thank you! How do you know how much to add to the cream I am making?

[@amiraliebrahimi28]

Love your job that you created awwwssssoooooommm love you can you tell me how to use agar in face mask tnx , you are amazing 😘❤️❤️

[@SD-nj2ns]

I am trying to make body scrubs, is it ok if I use Optiphen as a preservatives? btw thank you so much for such helpful videos you are the best!

[@noorans6273]

Hi Tara! I really want to go with liquid germal plus for scrubs. My scrub recipe has the same stuff as yours, so what do you reccomend.

[@luckyw4070]

Question: I bought all the ingredients to make a makeup primer from your video on that. Since they haven’t been mixed and a preservative added are the ingredients fine? I’ve had them for about a month and they’re at room temp

[@rukeobius]

This is so overwhelming for me. Which would you recommend I use in toners and hydrosols? Also, which would you recommend I use in body sprays and lotions?

[@HazelExodus]

What will be a good one for lip gloss

[@samanthageelal1333]

My fav youtuber did it again!!!!!! Epic video and essential information. Thank you for this

[@TaraLeee]

Awwwh thank you so much!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@pierrettemokako2357]

I used salicylic acid last week to make my toner and used leucidal complete broad spectrum and it was full of suspension

[@renziffrench5266]

I am having the same issue with my serums by 2 months

[@44DHernandez]

Amazing and super helpful. I am not a beginner, but not a seller either... yet. Maybe someday.

[@macatherinehersheygarcia7375]

hey Tara, you said that Leucidal SF complete is not your favorite preservative anymore because it kinda doesn't fit on toners. what preservative do u use for toners now?

[@hanadraws2002]

miss i love your channel, can i ask if i can use potassium sorbate to preserve my cosmetic?

[@Sahgee]

Which do you best recommend for toners/aqueous solutions?

[@naturesproducts6005]

I used the optiphen plus for my lotion and I felt the burning as well. I intend to sell my lotion so i dont think I’ll use that anymore

[@mommiesworld6230]

Can I use phenoxyethanol preservative in body butter? Please guide me as I want to start my skincare brand??

[@msb1404]

@TaraLee. Can I use CETEARYL ALCOHOL BEADS as a stabiliser in my water and oil base products