Wow, now I'll visit that site. Learn something new every day. Yes, Andie the Vinegar institute. LObbyists prolly. Here's how that works for those of you who are not familiar with agriculture and lobbies. Up until a few years ago, I had to keep track of all the perennial stock I produced, and under law I had to submit the dollar amount to the government. If it was over a certain amount, then I had to remit money based on my production. The money was used to advertise the product nationally to promote more sales. It wasn't optional........this was obligatory. Evidently that program did not achieve its goals and was dropped, but it rubbed me so wrong. I didn't give a flying rat about national advertisement of that product and resented being forced to support a program like that with my profits.

I just found this quote on line, so I think I’m good. “Most low-sugar pectins have preservatives in the box (except for Pomona’s). For Sure Jell Less or No Sugar it is the sodium citrate. But every brand uses something different”

I am very careful with mascaras and eyeliners/eye pencils-- I have always been but became vigilant after I had 2 eye surgeries and learned how vulnerable our eyes are to bacteria. I have never worn mascara regularly (leaky and sensitive eyes) but I do use eye pencils and liquid liners. I have blush that is probably 10 yr old.. with the exception of one where the color turned, all seem to be fine. Liquid foundation is well protected and since I wear the same stuff almost all the time, they never last more than a year once opened. Same with lip gloss/lipsticks. They just don't last long enough for me to be concerned. Where I have issues is with skincare products-- I noticed my neutrogena rainbath body oil turned-- the scent makes it obvious. I also noticed a color change in one of my moisturizers. I don't track how long I've had them but I toss them at the first sign that something is "off". It helps that I basically stay with the same products through the years-- I will try new stuff but as the thread detailing in excruciating detail my hunt for my holy grail foundation shows, I am loyal (resistant to change?) to my favorite brands and products!

Aluminum sulfate is very water soluble and tends not to stick around. If you have clay and organic matter in your soil, both have the ability to capture and hold nutrients better than sandy soils.