Formulating a Gel with 90% Aloe Vera Equivalent using 10:1 Extract

Subject: Re: Aloe Vera Extract for 90% gel

Hello,

Regarding your question about using 9% of the 10:1 Aloe Vera Extract to make a gel with 90% aloe vera content:

• Calculation Correctness: Yes, your understanding is correct. Using 9% of the 10:1 concentrated Aloe Vera Extract is equivalent to having 90% of the original aloe vera juice/gel content in your final product. This is because the 10:1 extract means it is 10 times more concentrated than the original material (1 part extract comes from 10 parts aloe vera).

• Formulation Recommendation: While the calculation is correct, the staff advises that focusing solely on a very high percentage of a single ingredient like aloe vera extract might not be the most effective way to achieve comprehensive skin benefits.

  • Formulating with a combination of different beneficial ingredients often yields better results than using one ingredient at a very high concentration.
  • High concentrations of aloe vera extract can also feel sticky on the skin.
  • The staff suggests considering a formula that includes lower percentages of Aloe Vera Extract (1-3%) along with other beneficial vitamins like Vitamin B5 (2-3%) and Vitamin B3 (5%). This approach can provide better overall skin nourishment and a more pleasant skin feel, even if you cannot claim 90% aloe vera content.

• Marketed Products: Products marketed with very high percentages of ingredients like 90% aloe vera often leverage this for marketing appeal, but a well-rounded formula with multiple active ingredients at optimal concentrations is generally more effective for skin care.

Thank you.
Staff - MySkinRecipes