Recommended Body Gel for Brightening and Clear Skin

Regarding your request for a body lotion focusing on an aloe vera base, significant whitening and freckle reduction, and fast absorption, prepared weekly and stored in the refrigerator without additional preservatives, here are our recommendations:

Aloe Vera Base

We recommend using Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) as the primary base. It contains aloe vera extract and provides a light, fast-absorbing, non-sticky feel, which aligns with your requirement for quick absorption.

• Please Note: Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) is a gel texture, not a lotion (which typically contains oils and emulsifiers). This base also already contains the preservative Phenoxyethanol in its composition.

Skin Brightening and Freckle Reduction Actives

To achieve noticeable whitening and freckle reduction, as previously suggested, combining multiple whitening agents is beneficial. We recommend two highly effective actives that are compatible with a water-based gel:

• MelaninTerminate™: Works by inhibiting melanin production through a different pathway than other actives, enhancing overall efficacy. It is water-soluble.
• Hexylresorcinol AF: A water-soluble resorcinol derivative highly effective at inhibiting the Tyrosinase enzyme, a key enzyme in melanin synthesis, and also helps reduce melanosome transfer to skin cells.

Using both together will help enhance the mechanism of action for more comprehensive and effective results.

Fast Absorption

The Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) base is already described as fast-absorbing. Adding water-soluble actives will not make the texture heavy. Cyclomethicone, which was previously suggested, is a silicone that is oil-soluble and cannot be directly mixed into this water-based gel. Therefore, this gel base already effectively addresses the fast absorption requirement.

Mixing and Storage (Weekly Preparation, Refrigerated, No Additional Preservatives)

Since you plan to prepare the product weekly and store it in the refrigerator without adding extra preservatives (beyond what's in the base), cleanliness is paramount. All tools and containers used for mixing must be sterile, and the product must be stored in the refrigerator at all times.

• Mixing Method: Gradually add the MelaninTerminate™ and Hexylresorcinol AF powders/liquids to the Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) base, stirring until fully dissolved (follow the mixing instructions for adding powders/liquids to the gel base).
• Storage: Transfer the mixture into clean, airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator immediately after mixing and after each use.
• Caution: Even with refrigeration and the preservative in the base, not adding a broad-spectrum preservative to the overall formula, combined with repeated opening and use, increases the risk of microbial contamination. The product should ideally be used within 1 week. If you notice any changes in color, odor, or texture, discard it immediately. For maximum safety, consider adding a small amount of a gentle, broad-spectrum preservative to extend shelf life and enhance product safety, even when stored in the refrigerator.

Recommended Ingredients Summary

• Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) (as the main base)
• MelaninTerminate™ (whitening active)
• Hexylresorcinol AF (whitening active)

The usage percentage for the whitening actives can be adjusted based on desired concentration, referencing the recommended usage rates for each ingredient (MelaninTerminate™ 0.01-0.1%, Hexylresorcinol AF 1-3%).

Please remember that skin care requires time and consistency.