SITE SEARCH            FAQ Wellbeing Posts Oils Raw Materials Wellbeing Bottles & Accessories Certified Organic Products Organic Products Cosmetic Bags Gift Packs Books Specifications Recipes   FAQ Site Links FAQs Newsletter Catalogue Request About Us Contact Us Quality Control Manufacturing Byron Bay Farm Policy Position Statement New Directions Institute PH Fact Sheets Messages Messages Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:57 PM   Hi, I understand that rosehip oil can help with attenuate scars (surgical and accidental) and also avoids the formation of the keloid type of scar. However rosehip oil has relatively short shelf life. What preservatives and how many percentage of the it can I add to the oil to prolong its shelf life? How long would the shelf life be prolonged with added preservatives? Would the oil be too thick to apply straight on sugerical scar? Thanks. Heh Ning Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:58 PM   Hi Heh Ning, A preservative is not needed as bacteria does not grow in pure oil. An anti-oxidant will prolong the shelflife of the oil as it will stop the oil going rancid. Natural vitamin E would be the one to use at approx. 1% to 3% the shelf life of the rose hip oil before opening in 18 months, once used it varies depending on storage and other factors. Nadine Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:10 PM   Can I use 1%-3% synthetic vitamin e instead? Heh Ning Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:30 AM   Hi Heh Ning, The synthetic vitamon E will not work as well and we suggest the natural vitamin E as your best option. Nadine displaying 1 to 3 (of 3 messages)   Home | Specifications | Recipes | Forum | Links Copyright © 2006 ndaroma.com