This extract is 10 times more concentrated than our aloe vera juice (it is classed as 10:1, aloe juice is 1:1), and can be used to make aloe vera gel. (See below). It can also be added to creams, lotions, shampoos, toners, baby products, after-sun products, nappy creams, eczema & psoriasis treatments etc. How it's Made Aloe leaves are filleted and washed to remove aloin. The fillets are ground, the pulp and fibre are removed. The liquid is flash pasteurised and concentrated by reverse osmosis, preservatives and additional water are added and the pH is adjusted with Citric Acid. This is a 10:1 liquid concentrate obtained from the centre fillet of the plant and preserved with the addition of Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid and Sodium Benzoate. Product Information How to Use The optimal dosage is 10% in creams, lotions, peelers and cleansers. You cannot add this concentrate to oil blends as it will separate. However you can add it to our ready-made skincare bases. Aloe Vera Gel To make your own aloe vera gel, simply blend 100ml of this concentrate with 900ml of distilled / bottled spring water and 1% of xanthan gum. Then add 1% of our Preservative Eco or Plantaserve E. Properties of Aloe Vera *Anti-inflammatory *Reduces scarring in burns, skin ulcers and other lesions *Relieves pain from sunburn and burns and helps these to heal quickly *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 INCI Aloe barbadensis, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate Technical Documents Aloe Vera Concentrate MSDS
