Storing creams

[desmoface]

Hey gang, I'm still a newbie, but I'm starting to accumulate some creams. How should one store cream? Should I store it in the fridgerizer? Just leave them in the bathroom, at room temperature? I can only shave once a day :( and don't want this stuff to go bad on me. Thanks in advance.

Steve

[rick]

In your bathroom should be just fine.
Worst thing that could happen is they dry up a little and you may have to add some water to rehydrate.

[desmoface]

Hi Rick, thanks for the reply. I was under the impression that they could actually go rancid. Now I guess I can buy some more LOL.

Steve

[Mottern Man]

Stock up bud! ::

[qhsdoitall]

They'll be fine. Do as Rick says. Tubes and lined capped jars are going to keep the cream from drying out best but even if they do dry out a little. Rick is right, just add a little water to re-hydrate.

[TraderJoe]

Many of the creams will have some kind of preservative, or are formulated in such a way that they can be used for a number of years without a preservative.

That being said, I would recommend storing them OUT of the bathroom, as the bathroom (generally more humid than other areas due to hot showers/bath/etc.) is a breeding ground for "stuff/(organisms/bacteria?)" to grow in products etc..

I don't keep ANY of my shave stuff in the bathroom, and this includes my brushes.

[rick]

Hi Rick, thanks for the reply. I was under the impression that they could actually go rancid. Now I guess I can buy some more LOL.

Steve
the SBAD hook is set :cool:

and Yeah, TJoe is correct.
I say "bathroom" and mine is a separate room with the turlet. A door separates it from the shower and bath so there is very little exposure to any humidity.
Plus I live in a desert.
If yours is an "all-in-one" space, try to find living accomodations for your shavery elsewhere.

[qhsdoitall]

I forgot about the moisture/bacteria thing. Humidity is almost non-existent around here. All my stuff is stored out of the bathroom. Work = gym locker, Home = armoire, closet and garage.

[Bronco]

Space bags come to mind........

[yomuppet]

Many of the creams will have some kind of preservative, or are formulated in such a way that they can be used for a number of years without a preservative.

That being said, I would recommend storing them OUT of the bathroom, as the bathroom (generally more humid than other areas due to hot showers/bath/etc.) is a breeding ground for "stuff/(organisms/bacteria?)" to grow in products etc..

I don't keep ANY of my shave stuff in the bathroom, and this includes my brushes.

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