Re-packaging a Cleansing & Healing Balm

Regarding your question about re-packaging your Cleansing & Healing Balm formula which requires melting the produced balm first, here is the information:

Melting and re-solidifying a balm formula, especially one containing high percentages of butters like Shea and Cocoa butter, can potentially affect the final product quality.

Key points to consider:

• Texture: Butters crystallize upon cooling. Re-melting and cooling without controlled conditions can lead to larger crystal formation, potentially making the balm feel grainy instead of smooth.
• Ingredient Stability: Ingredients like botanical extracts (Wild Yam, Milk Thistle), Coenzyme Q10, and Vitamin E can be sensitive to heat. Exposing the finished product to heat again during re-melting may cause these ingredients to degrade, which could reduce their effectiveness and shorten the product's shelf life.
• Microbial Risk: Re-opening and handling the product increases the risk of microbial contamination, even with a preservative.

Conclusion:

While it might be technically possible to melt and re-package, it is generally not recommended because of the potential negative impacts on texture and the stability of heat-sensitive ingredients. If you absolutely must re-package, use the lowest possible temperature to melt the balm and minimize the heating time to reduce the risk of damage, but be aware that the quality may still be affected.