Formulating with Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a must-have in any formulator's lab! It contains more than 200 important bioactive compounds, of which polysaccharides are the most abundant.

Aloe vera is easy to work with and has many benefits including:

• Skin hydration.
• Skin soothing and healing.
• Acne treatment and skin repair.
• Anti-aging and exfoliation.
• Skin brightening and hyperpigmentation.

Take a deep dive into aloe with our detailed ingredients guide, in which you’ll discover:

• What is aloe vera
• The chemical components in aloe vera and how they help the skin.
• The benefits of aloe vera in detail, including references to scientific studies.
• Aloe vera production processes.
• How to formulate with different types of aloe vera, including usage levels and guidelines.
• Comparison of aloe vera juice vs powder.

Our students often get confused by the different strengths of aloe vera and how to substitute one for another in a formulation. We’ll explain usage rate conversions and provide an easy-to-use chart so you don’t need to be confused again!

Our chemists have created three innovative aloe vera formulations, combining aloe vera with other actives, including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and caffeine.

Receive ready-to-use formulations for:

• Radiance Revitalizing Aloe Face Gel Mask - a beautiful smooth gel mask to deeply hydrate skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and tighten and tone skin for a more even complexion while also reducing irritation.
• Cucumber Chill Aloe Face Roller - This face roller can help to cool and soothe hot or red skin, remove puffiness around the eyes, and soften skin.
• Citrus Splash Aloe Jelly Face Cleanser - a solid jelly bar that creates foam when wetted and acts as a gentle and hydrating cleanser.

With each formulation, we share the product development questions, formula, instructions, product specifications, and suggestions for varying the formula.

This class includes a beautiful textbook to download and a demonstration video showing our cosmetic scientist making the Radiance Revitalizing Aloe Face Gel Mask, which you can follow along with step by step.

Not a member of the Club? Join now and use your first month's credits to access the Formulating with Aloe Vera class.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU

Find out more about the Club