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Homemade castor mold? #8481384
10/05/25 09:19 PM
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I just grounded up my castor sacs along with glycerin. Glycerin was used to make it pasty. Some of the castor wasn’t 100% dry, is there a good chance that it will mold in the jars?

Re: Homemade castor mold? [Re: Teddybear] #8481405
10/05/25 09:50 PM
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you could use methyl parabin as a stabilizer and mold retardant

Re: Homemade castor mold? [Re: Teddybear] #8481407
10/05/25 09:51 PM
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Wouldnt worry too much about it If your really worried about it, add some vodka or everclear or get some methylparaben. Castor doesnt get too moldy unless it gets rehydrated.

Re: Homemade castor mold? [Re: Teddybear] #8481524
10/06/25 07:39 AM
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It's fine, just use it.


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