INCI Name
Aloe barbadensis, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate.
What is it?
Now also in 50ml! Our whole leaf aloe vera concentrate is an extract from the aloe barbadensis miller plant grown in Mexico. It is obtained by cleaning the leaves by mechanical means and then removing the spines and chopping the leaf into sections prior to being pulped. A patented process involving flash pasteurisation and stabilising ensures that the inherent properties of the finished product retains the ‘life’ of the original aloe plant leaf. During this process the toxin ‘aloin’ is removed to safe levels.
Our whole leaf aloe vera concentrate is cold pressed and has organic approval from USA and grown in Mexico. It has also passed the inspection of the International Aloe Science Council.
Main constituents : 96% water, lignin, saponins, anthraquines, carbohydrate glucomannans (of particular importance is acemannan), tannins, steroids, enzymes, growth hormones, aloin, glucommannans, salicylic acid, and fatty acids. Aloe Vera also contains twenty amino acids (including all eight essential amino acids), at least nine minerals i.e. calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, zinc, chromium, magnesium, manganese and copper, and a number of vitamins, including B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, A, C, E, folic acid, and choline.
Action/Benefits
anti-inflammatory
reduces scarring in burns; skin ulcers and other lesions
relieves pain from sunburn and burns and helps these to heal quickly by stimulating
fibroblast and connective tissue formation, and by stimulating the epidermal growth and repair process
has rejuvenating effects
has been shown to have an invigorating effect on skin when applied on a regular basis
excellent emollient, making it soothing and calming to the skin
antiseptic and antibacterial, acting against a number of different bacteria and fungi
Which products to use it in
Use it to make an aloe vera gel
Shampoos
Creams
Lotions
Soothing spritzers and toners
Baby products for its soothing properties
Pre- and After-Sun Protection products that help to treat: sunburn; overexposure to radiation (it also helps to protect against solar radiation)
Burn treatment products
Formulas that reduce scars on the skin
Skin irritation treatment products
Nappy rash creams and lotions
Acne treatment formulas
Sore treatment products treating: small sores; herpes; shingles; insect bites; wounds; varicose ulcers; and other sores which are slow to heal;
Products for itchy scalp
Anti-dandruff shampoo-conditioners
Eczema treatment products
Psoriasis treatment products
Compresses; Poultices and Plasters – make the concentrate into an Aloe Vera Gel, or use the fresh botanical material
Mouth Washes and Gargles
Toothpastes
Vaginal Douches
Pet Care
Cuts and scrapes
Freshly cut Aloe or Aloe Vera Gel is an excellent application for cuts and scrapes. It is a natural antiseptic, and will keep the area moist until the cut can heal.
Skin problems
Aloe Vera is an excellent preparation to use for skin conditions such as allergies, abscesses, fungal infections, pyoderma, and many types of dermatitis.
Wounds and Burns
These respond particularly well to Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera can aid the natural healing processes and help to keep the wound or burn moist and supplied with nutrients.
Water or oil-soluble?
Water-soluble.
Can I add it to oil serums or ready-made products?
You cannot add it to oil serums or oil blends as it will separate. You can also add the aloe vera concentrate (10% dosage) directly to your creams, lotions, gels, etc.
Recommended dosage and how to use in products
This is a 1:9 liquid concentrate. 100ml of the concentrate added to 900ml of water and other ingredients makes 1 litre of aloe vera gel juice, then mixed together with 1-1.5% of xanthan gum makes a gel.
The optimal dosage is 10% in creams, lotions, peelers and cleansers.
Note : The aloe vera concentrate has been taken from fresh aloe vera gel by having most of the water removed. You can reconstitute the concentrate to create a 100% aloe vera gel by replacing the 90% lost water. Additionally, by adding 10% of the aloe vera concentrate to a cream you get 100% benefit (as if you had put the original aloe vera gel in). Buying the aloe vera concentrate (as opposed to the aloe vera gel that still contains all of its water) saves on transport costs and cuts down on packaging, making the product more affordable and environmentally-friendly.
Storage and Shelf Life
2-3 years (See label). Store at cool temperature away from sunlight.
Tips/Extra Information
For Gel Recipes buy our eBook ‘eB5 Making Gels_Rev 3rd Ed’.
One of our customers has asked if a gel made from xanthan gum and aloe vera can conduct electricity for use in massage pads. We are happy to say ‘yes’.
Related/Synergistic Products
For reducing scars
Use aloe vera concentrate together with vitamin E and A; calendula and comfrey products.
To relieve pain from sunburn and burns
Use aloe vera concentrate together with sea buckthorn CO2 extract, St. John’s wort oil; ivy herbal tincture; and comfrey and calendula products. Apply as a cooling gel or spray.
For sensitive skin products such as gels, cleansers, creams, peelers, exfoliaters, baths, etc
Combine aloe vera concentrate with all other sensitive skin raw materials. See article about sensitive skin in the Natural Skin Care Library at the bottom of the page.
Combine with any other raw material
Aloe vera concentrate is very versatile and can be combined with many raw materials and very few people react to it.
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