Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients

Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).

Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible 

Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark

Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.    

Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt

Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.   
Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove
what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place.
Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.

Fresh Carrot Juice - high in antioxidant properties, and extremely rich in natural
      beta-carotene (Vitamins A, B, and E), cancer-fighting properties
Greek Yogurt - natural, gentle exfoliant
Rice Powder - (super fine) a gentle exfoliant, thickener, absorbent
Spring Water - hydrating
Fresh Oregano - antibacterial, antiseptic, healing, antioxidant
Fresh Parsley - high in chlorophyll and rich in magnesium, used to treat bruising, anti-itch properties
      (while skin is healing)
               Preservative Blend - they do not release formaldehyde
Cosmocil CQ (Polyaminopropyl Biguanide) - broad spectrum anti-microbial agent and
      antibacterial preservative.
Gluconolactone (gluconolactone) - increases cell turnover, stimulates skin growth and repair,
      and helps improve the appearance of aging skin.
Optiphen (Phenoxyethanol, *Caprylyl Glycol) - is a widely used preservative with antimicrobial
      properties. It is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms and is considered safe for
      cosmetics when used within recommended concentrations.
*Caprylyl Glycol: (Caprylyl glycol) is a humectant and skin conditioning agent with some antimicrobial
      properties. It helps to moisturize and condition the skin while contributing to the product's
      overall preservation.