Mixing Glycerin, Squalane, and Shea Butter (Melt) with Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) and Texture Issues
Question
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Answer
Mixing Glycerin, Squalane, and Shea Butter (Melt) with Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy)
Regarding mixing Glycerin, Squalane, and Shea Butter (Melt) into Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) while maintaining a gel texture, here is the information:
Glycerin: Yes, Glycerin is water-soluble and highly compatible with water-based gels like Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy). You can easily mix Glycerin into the Aloe Vera Gel base. A typical usage rate for Glycerin in a gel is around 1-10%, but it can be used up to 100% depending on the desired hydration level and texture (higher percentages can feel sticky).
Squalane and Shea Butter (Melt): These are oils (Squalane is an oil, and Shea Butter Melt is a fat that is liquid at room temperature). Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) is a water-based, oil-free gel base. Oils and water do not mix stably without an emulsifier. Adding Squalane and Shea Butter (Melt) directly into the Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) base without an emulsifier will likely cause the mixture to separate or break the gel structure, making it very difficult to maintain the desired gel texture.
Heat Requirement: No, heat is not required for mixing these ingredients. Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy), Squalane, and Shea Butter (Melt) should ideally be mixed at room temperature, and prolonged exposure to heat should be avoided as it can degrade the ingredients.
In summary, you can easily mix Glycerin into Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy). However, stably incorporating Squalane and Shea Butter (Melt) into this water-based gel base while keeping the gel texture is not feasible without using an appropriate emulsifying system, which would change the nature of the base gel.
