formerly natural preservative system NOW Use of Alcohol in Cosmetics

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Ethanol is grain alcohol and you might be able to find the purest

form at your local liquor store. EverClear is normally the

highest " proof " you can buy. " proof " meaning the highest percentage

of actual alcohol.

 

Maybe someone on this list can direct us - including me - to where we

can find the regulations about use of grain alcohol (ethanol) in the

use of cosmetics. Where it is spelled out in layman's terms.

 

I have often seen it told, but never actually seen the laws governing

the use of alcohol such as Vodka for use in cosmetic products.

 

Going to the ATF site and the FDA site and doing searches for alcohol

use in cosmetics provide too much 'garbage', and so I haven't been

able to locate the actual 'rules'.

 

I understand that you cannot use ethanol in any cosmetic product you

are going to resell if you make it yourself unless you 'denature' it.

 

Can someone provide the links to the information?

 

Personally in our Biz we only use alcohol (either vodka or everclear)

to rinse our glassware. We have been asked about using it in other

products like room sprays but have sought the use of other emulsifing

agents to blend the essential oils with the water.

 

Penny

 

 

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, " charvmann2 " <charvmann2

wrote:

>

> what exactly is ethanol & where can you get it?

>

>

>

> , Marge Clark <marge@> wrote:

> >

> > At 12:13 PM 7/1/2008, you wrote:

> > >Lotions, on the other hand (or knee, or elbow), are made by

> > >emulsifying (blending) oils and water. And because of their rich,

> > >natural ingredients, they can become a perfect medium for nasty

> > >bacteria or mold. To combat that, our natural preservative

system

> is

> > >an organic alcohol extract of skin healing and moisturizing

herbs

> that

> > >doubles as a delivery system for applying beneficial healing

herbs

> to

> > >the skin. It's the purest, simplest, cleanest, most toxin-free

way

> we

> > >know to preserve lotions. Beneficial to you, and naturally

> > >preservative too!

> >

> > 15% ethanol, by weight, will preserve a product against bacteria

> and (I am

> > pretty sure, but would have to look it up) fungal growth.

(That's

> > according to the cosmetic chemists who share their information on

> other

> > groups.)

> >

> > We use it in our 'after shave splash "

> >

> > Would you want to put 15% alcohol on your skin...esp if you are

> using a

> > cream or lotion for dry and/or sensitive skin?

> >

> > I wouldn't...

> >

> >

> >

> > Since 1995 - supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals

> > Website: http://www.naturesgift.com

> > Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/

> >

>

[Guest guest]

actually, if you have a decent store, you should be able to buy ethanol or

isopropyl. I've seen both side by side. Sometimes they will color one a light

green.

 

I use vodka when I can get it, it is expensive. Ever clear would be great, I

dont drink so I don't know how expensive that is. I know if I buy vodka, I buy a

good grade and thats about 17-20 for a quart. Make sure you keep that lid

tight, I stripped the lid and a lot of my vodka evaporated.

 

wouldn't that look great......a family member goes to AA and dont you know I

would be seen in the liquor store.....happened the last time....small towns.....

 

e

 

 

--- On Wed, 7/2/08, Penny <pennyK wrote:

 

> Penny <pennyK

> Re: formerly natural preservative system NOW Use of

Alcohol in Cosmetics

>

> Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 1:25 PM

> Hi,

> Ethanol is grain alcohol and you might be able to find the

> purest

> form at your local liquor store. EverClear is normally the

>

> highest " proof " you can buy. " proof "

> meaning the highest percentage

> of actual alcohol.

>

> Maybe someone on this list can direct us - including me -

> to where we

> can find the regulations about use of grain alcohol

> (ethanol) in the

> use of cosmetics. Where it is spelled out in layman's

> terms.

>

> I have often seen it told, but never actually seen the laws

> governing

> the use of alcohol such as Vodka for use in cosmetic

> products.

>

> Going to the ATF site and the FDA site and doing searches

> for alcohol

> use in cosmetics provide too much 'garbage', and so

> I haven't been

> able to locate the actual 'rules'.

>

> I understand that you cannot use ethanol in any cosmetic

> product you

> are going to resell if you make it yourself unless you

> 'denature' it.

>

> Can someone provide the links to the information?

>

> Personally in our Biz we only use alcohol (either vodka or

> everclear)

> to rinse our glassware. We have been asked about using it

> in other

> products like room sprays but have sought the use of other

> emulsifing

> agents to blend the essential oils with the water.

>

> Penny

>

>

> Your One Stop Aromatherapy Shop!

> Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy LLC

> 100% Pure Essential oils and Supplies

> http://birchhillhappenings.com/aroma1.htm

> Why buy a gallon when you only need a few drops?

> Fast & Friendly Service for 12 years!

>

>

>

> ,

> " charvmann2 " <charvmann2

> wrote:

> >

> > what exactly is ethanol & where can you get it?

> >

> >

> >

> > , Marge Clark

> <marge@> wrote:

> > >

> > > At 12:13 PM 7/1/2008, you wrote:

> > > >Lotions, on the other hand (or knee, or

> elbow), are made by

> > > >emulsifying (blending) oils and water. And

> because of their rich,

> > > >natural ingredients, they can become a

> perfect medium for nasty

> > > >bacteria or mold. To combat that, our natural

> preservative

> system

> > is

> > > >an organic alcohol extract of skin healing

> and moisturizing

> herbs

> > that

> > > >doubles as a delivery system for applying

> beneficial healing

> herbs

> > to

> > > >the skin. It's the purest, simplest,

> cleanest, most toxin-free

> way

> > we

> > > >know to preserve lotions. Beneficial to you,

> and naturally

> > > >preservative too!

> > >

> > > 15% ethanol, by weight, will preserve a product

> against bacteria

> > and (I am

> > > pretty sure, but would have to look it up) fungal

> growth.

> (That's

> > > according to the cosmetic chemists who share

> their information on

> > other

> > > groups.)

> > >

> > > We use it in our 'after shave splash "

> > >

> > > Would you want to put 15% alcohol on your

> skin...esp if you are

> > using a

> > > cream or lotion for dry and/or sensitive skin?

> > >

> > > I wouldn't...

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Since 1995 - supplying Aromatherapy and

> Healthcare Professionals

> > > Website: http://www.naturesgift.com

> > > Blog:

> http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/

> > >

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

This company sells 190 proof Everclear at a reasonalbe price, but it's

best to get three bottles to make the shipping worthwhile. This notice

is only for those who live in states that don't carry the 190 proof -

and for those in states that allow it to be shipped to them. There's a

map on the site. It's been a lifesaver for my perfumery students who

otherwise couldn't get 190 proof:

http://shoppersvineyard.com/search.asp?s=everclear & GO.x=14 & GO.y=11

 

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