Aloe Vera Gel.

Legend has it that aloe was the secret of Cleopatra's complexion, and the plant has been used for thousands of years. This is aloe at its simplest: a pourable gel, sometimes called aloe jelly or aloe gelly, to smooth onto skin as it is or to build into your own recipes.

It is a food grade gel made from whole aloe leaves, 99% organically produced juice, thickened with a plant-derived xanthan gum and stabilized with a little lemon juice concentrate. It is a highly effective moisturizer and a welcome part of any skin care routine.

Remember that aloe is water, not oil. It is not a fixed oil, so in creams and lotions it must be calculated as part of the water phase.

Details

• Botanical name: Aloe vera barbadensis Miller
• Origin: USA
• Ingredients: whole aloe leaves, xanthan gum (food grade, plant-derived thickener), lemon juice concentrate (pH stabilizer)
• Food grade; 99% organically produced juice

How to use

Smooth it onto skin on its own, or add it to the water phase of a cream or lotion. Any blend needs an emulsifier and a preservative, unless you make a small batch, keep it refrigerated and use it within 24 to 48 hours. Because it is water based, aloe gel can become contaminated and grow bacteria if it is not properly stored or preserved. Keep a bottle on the shelf beside your oils.