Leucidal® SF Max Broad-Spectrum Anti-Microbial Cruelty-Free + Gluten-Free + Vegan + Salicylic-Free A powerful, all-natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial alternative to synthetic preservatives For the serious lotion crafter, use it in combination with gluconolactone to preserve your products like Burt's Bees natural skincare. Available in two sizes, 4 oz. White mini-jug and 16 oz. White jug! Burt's Bees was the front-runner in using a Lactobacillus Ferment, an all-natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. Burt's Bees uses a combination of Lactobacillus Ferment with Gluconate. Now, you can protect your homemade skincare and cosmetic formulations with Leucidal® SF Max. Add a 2-4% concentration of Leucidal® SF Max to your DIY skincare or cosmetic formulation to increase its shelf life. Blend until well mixed. Leucidal® SF Max may be hazy. To reduce haze, bring it to room temperature before adding it. Consider adding a preservative like Gluconate with Sodium Benzoate for protection against yeast and mold. When finished, store it in the fridge. Lactobacillus is a probiotic ferment from the lactic acid bacteria family. It works by acidifying the environment and restricting the growth of microorganisms. Part of the Leucidal line-up, a natural range of cosmetic products to protect your skincare. Leucidal produces novel antimicrobial peptides and broad-spectrum antimicrobial results for formulators to use in their skincare recipes. Leucidal Liquid is the original version. SF is the salicylic-free version. Sample Recipes: Want to learn how to make your own products? Explore our DIY formulas for anti-aging oils, serums, scrubs, and more. You can add Leucidal® SF Max to any of these and keep it fresh and free of bacteria, yeast, and mold for quite some time. To keep your cosmetics fresh for longer periods, follow our directions for adding a serum booster. But then, it's the same process! Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic formulations: skincare products hair care personal care soap lotion toners gels creams Store at room temperature. The 4-ounce size would make 200 ounces with a 2% concentration. At a 4% concentration, it would create approximately a 100-ounce batch.The 16-ounce white jug is large enough to make about 800 ounces with a 2% concentration. At a 4% concentration, it would create approximately a 400-ounce batch.Leucidal® SF Max is a trademark of Active Micro Technologies.