Mixing Menthol, Borneol, and Camphor into Aloe Vera Gel

Yes, it is possible to mix ingredients like Menthol into a Pure Aloe Vera Gel base. However, the compatibility and maximum percentage depend on the specific form of the ingredient you are using.

For a water-based gel like Pure Aloe Vera Gel, water-soluble or dispersible forms of cooling agents are generally suitable. Based on our product information:

• Menthol Water Soluble (20% Menthol, Liquid): This liquid form is soluble in water and can be mixed into the gel. The typical usage rate is 0.1-5%.
• Long-Cool™ (Encapsulated Menthol): This is a water-soluble powder form of encapsulated menthol. It can be dissolved directly in water and mixed into the gel. The recommended usage rate is 1.0-5.0%, with 3% or more recommended for noticeable effect.
• Cooling Green Beads (Menthol Encapsulation): These beads contain menthol and can be dispersed in formulations. The usage rate is typically 0.1-5%.

Ingredients like CoCool™ (Menthol+Menthyl Lactate) are soluble in oil or glycol and would not be suitable for mixing directly into a water-based gel unless a solubilizer is used.

Regarding Borneol and Camphor, we do not have specific product information for these ingredients in our database. Generally, Borneol and Camphor are solid compounds. Mixing solid ingredients into a gel base requires proper dispersion or solubilization, which can be challenging without specific formulation guidance for those particular ingredients.

Are Menthol, Borneol, and Camphor considered oils?

Menthol, Borneol, and Camphor are organic compounds known for their distinct aromas and cooling properties. While they can be found in essential oils or used in oil-based formulations, they are not classified as oils themselves in the traditional sense (which refers to triglycerides). Menthol and Borneol are types of alcohols, and Camphor is a ketone.