Aloe Aqueous Extract
Hydrating Extract
Adds hydration and freshness to the formula.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and citric acid
Appearance Transparent liquid to
Color Colorless to slightly
Odor Characteristic aloe odor
pH at 20 °C/68 °F ± 5° 3.5-4.7
Density at 20 °C/68 °F ± 5° 1.000-1.007
Loss on drying ≥0.46
Polysaccharides (%) >10.0
Heavy metals (ppm) <10.0
Solubility In water, alcohols, glycols
Total mesophilic count ≤10 CFU/mL
Total yeast and ≤10 CFU/mL
Total coliforms ≤10 CFU/mL
Sodium benzoate (%) 0.1
Potassium sorbate (%) 0.1
Citric acid (%) 0.1-0.3
APPLICATIONS
GelsCreamsTonersAfter-sun products
The extract is valued for its toning, soothing, moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties. Can be used in hair, facial and body formulations.
DESCRIPTION
ALOE AQUEOUS EXTRACT (WITH PRESERVATIVES)
Aqueous aloe vera extract (Aloe barbadensis) ready to add to the water phase. Adds hydration and a refreshing feel to gels, creams, toners and after-sun products.
Aqueous extract of Aloe barbadensis, with preservatives added for easier storage.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level:: Recommended addition: 1–5 % in facial products, 3–5 % in hair products and 5–10 % in body products.
How to use and incorporate: Aqueous, glycolic or glycerin extracts: add to the water phase or during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F). Oil extracts: add to the oil phase or during cool-down. Powdered extracts: first dissolve or disperse in water or glycerin. Adjust the pH at the end.
Formulation tips:
- Extracts contribute color, odor and microbial load: use a broad-spectrum preservative system and run a microbial challenge test on the final formula.
- They may precipitate in the cold or over time; filter or shake before use and check that the color or clarity of the finished product does not change.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Aqueous and glycolic extracts are compatible with gels, toners, emulsions and surfactant bases; oil extracts with oils and emulsions. Some tannins and flavonoids darken in the presence of iron or at alkaline pH.
Storage: The optimal storage temperature for the extract is room temperature, protected from light. Add as the last ingredient of the preparation at temperatures below 50 °C/122 °F; dissolving it before use is recommended. If precipitates form during storage, shake until reconstituted before adding to your formulation.
Precautions: Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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