Do I need to refridgerate my oils?
Question:
I’ve taken a small amount out of the bottle and put it in a jar so i have some in my bathroom, and stored the rest in the fridge. Does it need to be refrigerated? I’ve refrigerated all my other oils (olive oil the exception of course), and figured that i didn’t want it to go rancid. Should I refrigerate most of the lavender oil too, or will it be okay? I haven’t in the past, but I’ve usually only bought a small amount at a time.
Answer:
STORING CARRIER OILS
Some carrier oils have a longer shelf life than others, but I believe that all benefit from storage in a cool place. If you have enough room, storage in the fridge, or even the freezer is ideal.
You can transfer what you need to a small bottle for your own use and store the rest for later use.
The oil may go solid and need a bit of time to come back to a liquid state.
It is a good idea to try to keep the temperatures stable, if you have a much larger amount than you will be using within a few times, you could consider pouring directly into smaller bottles.
Some exceptions to the rule are the very stable oils such as coconut oils and jojoba.
Butters are also very stable, storage in a cool, dark and dry place is recommended (air tight is also beneficial, especially for shea butter) but refrigeration is not necessary.
STORING ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils do not need to be refrigerated. Air and light are their worse enemies.
A cool, dark spot is suitable and will keep most for at least a year, most times longer, especially if you are using your oils for their scent.
Dark coloured glass seems to be the best storage solution (clear glass inside of a dark case will work) An air tight lid and transferring to a smaller bottle as the oil is used creating more headspace is also beneficial.
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Jun 05, 2007
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