Reader Question: Can Honey be Used as a Preservative?

Can Honey Granules be used as a preservative in a scrub recipe? – Anonymous Plugoo Chat User

Although Honey does have natural antiseptic properties, it would not be an effective preservative in a skin care formula.  For personal use, you can try adding Grapefruit Seed Extract as an antibacterial agent, and/or Vitamin E T-50 Mixed Tocopherol Oil as an antioxidant.