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GelsIn small quantities, grams and mls are similar. GelsA gel is made from water and a thickening agent, eg, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose. Basic gel with xanthan gum200g water5g xanthan gum Sprinkle the xanthan gum (which is a powder) over the water, whisking vigorously. Blend until smooth with electric blender making sure you ease out all the lumps. So that's your gel! Add: 2d preservative (This is essential. The gel with go mouldy within days without it.) Other alternatives: 5g essential oil of choice 5g glycerin 1g organic aloe vera powder to the water for organic aloe vera gel. Basic organic gel with Emulsifier O(This makes a white gel with an unusual foamy texture. It makes quite a nice lotion.)200g water 10g Emulsifier O Preservative as directed Heat both the above separately to 75 deg C, combine and blend on and off with a stick blender until 40 deg C. Add other ingredients: 5g essential oil 5g glycerin 1g aloe vera powder (add this to the water at the beginning) 5g hydrolysed wheat protein |