I have made a DIY mask with aloe vera gel, orange peel powder, sandalwood powder, turmeric, multani mitti, and rose water. How many days can I store it? Is there any method to store the DIY masks?
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You are using Aloe Vera Gel and rose water and while these may be 'natural ingredients' I still believe they will need refrigeration if you do not use them within 2 or 3 days.
They will only last 2 or 3 days and masks need to be in 'dark' containers and stored in a dark dry place. I have seen similar masks not last more than 2 days and by the third day there were tiny black specks inside and all had to be discarded.
Some sites say masks will be good for 3-4 weeks if stored in refrigerator but Aloe Vera gel may dry out faster than other ingredients.
If you found the formula for your face mask online then I think you should try to get an answer from that site.
Some recommendations:
Use only opaque and airtight containers.
Heat will make them spoil faster.
Light and air will also cause them to spoil faster.
Best to make in smaller batches.
I would store it a month or so, since it has no preservatives. It doesnt need to be refrigerated.
Are you making or buying the aloe vera gel and rosewater?
If they are store bought, in theory they can sit on a shelf, for 2 years if the space is cool, dark and dry (and they are made with preservatives--as noted on the label). If you are making homemade or they are preservative free, then they are going to stay fresh for a few days, maybe a few weeks, depending on they are prepared.
You can freeze both, plus the other ingredients, but the defrosted texture may be watery or icky.
Personally, my rule is only make what you are going to use at one sitting and you can have the freshest and safest product.
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