Making Mangosteen Peel Gel with Aloe Vera Gel Base and Pro Polymer

Here is the information regarding your questions about making a mangosteen peel gel using Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) base and Pro Polymer:

1. Percentage of Pro Polymer to Use

The staff recommends starting with 0.5% Pro Polymer. However, the exact amount can vary depending on the desired thickness of the gel and how the mangosteen peel extract affects the viscosity. If the gel becomes too liquid after adding the extract, you can add more Pro Polymer, potentially up to 1%.

2. Correct Mixing Procedure

The correct steps for mixing are:

1. Dissolve the mangosteen peel extract powder in a small amount of water first.
2. Add the dissolved mangosteen peel extract to the Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) base.
3. Stir or blend the mixture until the extract is completely dissolved and the gel is homogeneous.
4. If the gel is not thick enough after adding the extract, you can add Pro Polymer powder gradually while stirring until the desired consistency is reached. Remember to follow the recommended usage rate of 0.5-1% for the additional Pro Polymer.

3. Adding Preservative

The Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) base already contains a preservative added during manufacturing. Therefore, you do not need to add any additional preservative after mixing in the mangosteen peel extract and Pro Polymer.

This process should help you create your mangosteen peel gel with the desired texture and stability.