Using Aloe Vera Gel in Formulations

Based on your questions and the previous responses:

• Mixing with Petrolatum and Oil: Yes, you can mix Aloe Vera Gel with formulas containing Petrolatum and oils. The Aloe Vera Gel can help incorporate the oil into the gel structure. However, the oil content should ideally not exceed 15% to minimize the chance of separation, though this can vary depending on the specific type of oil used.
• Heat Exposure: Aloe Vera Gel can be exposed to heat, but it is generally best to avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures if possible, as the beneficial properties of the aloe vera extract within the gel may degrade over time with excessive heat.
• Preservative: The Aloe Vera Gel bases already contain a preservative (Phenoxyethanol), so you do not need to add an additional preservative to the formula itself when using these bases.

Using Aloe Vera Gel on Hair

• Can it be used on hair? Yes, Aloe Vera Gel can be used on hair.
• Does it help with washability? As Aloe Vera Gel is a water-based gel, it is generally easy to wash out with water.
• Recommended Usage Rate: A specific recommended usage rate for hair applications is not provided in the product information. When mixing with oils, the previous advice was to keep the oil content below 15%. For general hair use, you might start with a low percentage and adjust based on the desired feel and performance.
• Difference between the two types:
  • Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) leaves a slightly heavier feeling on the skin after absorption.
  • Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) is extra light, absorbs quickly, is not sticky, and leaves a soft and smooth feeling on the skin after absorption. The Lite version also lists some incompatible substances (such as various types of Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, and other gel/cream makers) that are not listed for the Heavy version.

Both types contain 30% equivalent of Aloe Vera extract, Vitamin B5, Allantoin, and a preservative. The choice between the two depends on the desired texture and feel of your final product.