Formulating Non-Sticky Body Lotion with Natural Oils and Extracts in Aloe Vera Gel Base

Body Lotion Formulation with Natural Oils and Extracts

Hello! I understand you want to create a non-sticky body lotion using natural oils like Macadamia Nut Oil and Avocado Oil, along with Royal Jelly Extract and Sea Kelp Extract, and you are interested in using an Aloe Vera Gel Base.

Based on cosmetic chemistry principles, mixing oils (Oil Phase) with water-based components (Water Phase), including gels like Aloe Vera Gel Base, cannot be done directly to create a stable, homogenous mixture. Since oil and water do not dissolve in each other, you need an Emulsifier to help disperse the oil and water evenly, forming an emulsion, which is what we call a cream or lotion.

Therefore, simply adding natural oils and water-soluble extracts to an Aloe Vera Gel Base will cause the ingredients to separate.

To achieve a lightweight, non-sticky lotion as desired, you can formulate a lotion that includes the following main components:

1. Oil Phase: Use Macadamia Nut Oil (Deodorized) and Avocado Oil (Refined) as desired. The amount of oil used significantly impacts the sticky feel on the skin. For a non-sticky feel, use an appropriate amount or consider incorporating lighter oils.
2. Water Phase: You can use Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) or Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) as part of the water phase, along with purified water, and add extracts like Royal Jelly Extract 10-hydroxydecanoic acid (98% Purity) and Sea Kelp Extract in this phase.
3. Emulsifier: This is a crucial component that allows the oil and water phases to mix. There are various types available, and each can result in a different texture.
4. Thickener: A thickener might be needed to adjust the viscosity of the lotion to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Preservative: Since the formula contains water, a preservative is necessary to prevent microbial growth.

Whether the lotion feels non-sticky depends on the selection and quantity of all ingredients in the formula, especially the type and amount of oils and the emulsifier used.

Therefore, instead of mixing directly with an Aloe Vera Gel Base, you should consider formulating a lotion using an appropriate emulsifier to achieve the desired non-sticky texture.