Making a Spray with Aloe Vera Extract, Alcohol, and Fragrance/Essential Oil
Asked by: kamrai601
On: August 14, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Answered
Question
I want to make a spray using Aloe Vera Extract 10:1.
- Can I dissolve the Aloe Vera Extract directly in water?
- Can I add alcohol to this water/Aloe Vera mixture?
- How can I add fragrance or essential oils to this spray base, considering they are not miscible with water?
- What should I use to help the oils mix and make the spray clear?
Answer
Based on the information provided:
- The Aloe Vera Extract sold by the company is a 10:1 concentration and is directly water-soluble. You can dissolve it directly in water to create a spray.
- Alcohol can also be added directly to the water/Aloe Vera mixture as it is miscible with water.
- However, fragrances or essential oils are not miscible with water. To incorporate them into the spray, you will need to use a solubilizer like Florasolve or Florasolve Clear.
- Using a solubilizer will help the oils mix with the water and result in a clear spray.
- Please refer to the product details page for Florasolve/Florasolve Clear for specific usage instructions.
