Ingredient Breakdown and Substitutions

Here is a breakdown of the ingredients you listed and information on available substitutes, based on the staff's helpful reply:

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera Extract): This ingredient is used for skin conditioning, reducing irritation (especially sunburn), and moisturizing. Our Aloe Vera Extract (FullAssay™) is available and is a liquid soluble in water, used at 1-10%.
• Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80): This is a solubilizer soluble in oil and water. Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) and a super-refined version, HiPure™ PS80, are available, typically used at 1-20%.
• Sorbitol: A sugar alcohol used as a moisturizer. The staff suggests using other sugars like Mannitol or Erythritol. Mannitol is a white powder soluble in water, used at 1-5%, known for reducing irritation and antioxidant properties. Erythritol is also a white powder soluble in water, used at 1-5% for moisturizing. Sorbitol Solution 70% is also available.
• PEG-150 Distearate: This acts as a thickener, particularly for formulas containing detergents. The staff recommends using other thickeners like Glyceryl Stearate SE. Glyceryl Stearate SE is a self-emulsifying thickener that requires heat to dissolve and can be used at 1-10% in lotions or creams. PEG-150 Distearate (Pellets) is also available.
• Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20): This is a solubilizer soluble in water and Glycerin. Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20) and a super-refined version, HiPure™ PS20, are available, typically used at 1-20%.
• Benzyl Alcohol: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Phenoxyethanol: This is a preservative. It is mentioned as a preservative in the description of Aloe Vera Extract. The staff suggests other preservatives can be used as a substitute for Dehydroacetic Acid.
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Panthenol: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Disodium EDTA: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Citric Acid: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Sodium Citrate: Information on this specific product is not available in the descriptions.
• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: This is Green Tea Extract. It is known for its antioxidant properties.
• Dehydroacetic Acid: This is a preservative effective against yeast and molds. Dehydroacetic Acid (99% Powder) is available, soluble in ethanol. The staff suggests other preservatives can be used.
• Ormenis Multicaulis Oil (Morocco Chamomile Oil): The staff identifies this as a type of Chamomile Oil and suggests Roman Chamomile Oil or German Chamomile Oil as alternatives. While these are suggested, detailed descriptions for these specific Chamomile Oils are not available.
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract: This is Grape Seed Extract, a potent antioxidant. Grape Seed Extract (Proanthocyanidins) is available as a dark brown liquid soluble in water, used at 0.5-5%.
• Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil: The staff indicates this product is not available and recommends using other essential oils. Based on search results, Carrot Seed Oil is an example of another available essential oil.
• Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol: These are aroma chemicals often found in essential oils. Linalool (FEMA-2635), Dipentene, DL-Limonene, and Geraniol (98%) (FEMA-2507) are available, along with related compounds like Ethyl Linalool, Dihydrolinalool, Geranium Cyclohexane, and Geranyl Nitrile. Detailed descriptions for these specific aroma chemicals are not available.