Substitute for Rosemary Extract

by Marianne Minnear
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Is there a substitute for Rosemary Extract?
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Answer:

Depending on what you are using it for you could use Grapefruit seed extract but it is quite expensive.

You don't really have to use any preservative in your soaps if you don't want too. During the last couple of years, I've quit using them in my cold process soaps and they seem to last quite well.

If it's for preserving something other than soap then you will need to make sure that the preservative you use is suitable for that application.

Rosemary extract is an anti-oxident that helps to slow down oxidation of natural materials. It is used for oil based products and will not preserve them indefinately. It's also not suitable for lotions or creams containing water.

Visit my page on preservatives for more information.

Good luck,
Cathy