Mixing and Shelf Life of Spray Formula

Asked by: jn_andy On: August 25, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have a formula that uses infused waters as the base and is intended to be packaged in a spray bottle.

  1. Can this formula be mixed by combining all the ingredients together?
  2. What is the shelf life of this product, specifically regarding:
    • Microbial stability?
    • Efficacy?
  3. Can the product be stored for 1 year after opening?

Answer

Yes, this formula can be mixed by combining all the ingredients together and packaging it in a spray bottle.

Regarding the shelf life:

  • Microbial Stability: The staff mentioned that the infused waters (which are the base here) already contain preservatives. With clean mixing procedures and sealed packaging, the product should be stable against microbial growth for 1-2 years.
  • Efficacy: The exact duration for which the product's efficacy remains unchanged cannot be determined without actual testing over time.

So, regarding your question about storing it for 1 year after opening, if the mixing process is clean and the packaging is kept sealed when not in use, microbial stability should be fine for 1-2 years. However, the performance or effectiveness of the ingredients might change over that period, which would require testing to confirm.