B•Naturals products are made on a per-order basis, or in some cases (such as lip balm) in very small batches to ensure freshness and longevity of the product self-life. A general rule of thumb when using handcrafted, all-natural products without chemical stabilizers/preservatives is to assume a 6 month shelf-life. An even better rule-of-thumb... trust your senses. If the product begins to have an odor, becomes discolored, or the texture changes*, it's probably past it's prime.
For an up-to-date list of available products, please visit B•Naturals' Etsy shop by clicking on the ORDER link in the navigation menu.
*If you receive a cream or body butter product that feels grainy or slightly curdled upon arrival or very shortly there after, it's most likely due to temperature changes affecting the shea butter and causing it to crystalize... not that the product has spoiled. But do not fear! There is an easy fix... 1) Pop the container (unless it's metal, of course) in the microwave for approximately 15-30 seconds (or remelt using the double boiler method on the stove if you do not have/use a microwave) 2) Give the melted product a good stir 3) Pop the container in the freezer to rapidly cool and set
For an up-to-date list of available products, please visit B•Naturals' Etsy shop by clicking on the ORDER link in the navigation menu.
*If you receive a cream or body butter product that feels grainy or slightly curdled upon arrival or very shortly there after, it's most likely due to temperature changes affecting the shea butter and causing it to crystalize... not that the product has spoiled. But do not fear! There is an easy fix... 1) Pop the container (unless it's metal, of course) in the microwave for approximately 15-30 seconds (or remelt using the double boiler method on the stove if you do not have/use a microwave) 2) Give the melted product a good stir 3) Pop the container in the freezer to rapidly cool and set
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Header Photo Credit - Melting Beeswax Pellets by Simon A. Eugster via Wikimedia Commons, January 29, 2012
Header Photo Credit - Melting Beeswax Pellets by Simon A. Eugster via Wikimedia Commons, January 29, 2012