Aloe vera extract, certified organic, 200:1 (Brown)

Aloe vera extract, certified organic, 200:1 (Brown)

A highly concentrated 200:1 certified organic aloe vera extract, supplied as a very fine, naturally brown powder.

Aloe vera is widely used in skincare for its soothing, hydrating and skin-conditioning properties. It is particularly well suited to formulations for dry, sensitive or irritated-feeling skin, and can be incorporated into facial mists, serums, gels, creams, lotions, masks, after-sun products, cleansers and hair care.

This extract is water soluble and highly concentrated, so only a very small amount is required to produce the equivalent concentration of aloe vera juice. It is produced in India from Aloe barbadensis.

About the colour

This aloe vera extract has a natural light to medium brown appearance, which differs from our off-white 200:1 organic aloe vera extract.

Aloe vera powders can naturally vary in colour from white and cream through to beige and light brown. The final colour can be influenced by factors such as the part of the aloe plant used, processing and drying methods, growing conditions and natural variation in the raw material.

The main consideration when choosing between our two extracts is the colour of your finished formulation. This brown extract may impart some colour, particularly to clear gels, facial mists, white creams and other pale products.

If maintaining a very pale or colourless finished product is important, our off-white 200:1 organic aloe vera extract may be the better choice.

What “200:1” means

This is a highly concentrated extract, so only a tiny amount is needed.

0.5% powder in water ≈ 100% aloe vera juice (by equivalency).

• 0.5 g powder + 99.5 g water → 100 g aloe juice
• 5 g powder + 995 g water → 1,000 g (1 L) aloe juice

Once reconstituted, use the aloe juice just like regular aloe juice in gels, spritzers, serums, creams and lotions, after-sun products, hair care and more.

How to use

To make aloe vera juice

1. Add the measured powder to room-temperature distilled or deionised water.
2. Whisk or stick-blend until dissolved, then leave for 10–15 minutes to fully hydrate.
3. Use immediately, or preserve if storing (see Storage & Preservation).

In formulations

• Water phase (heated): Add the aloe juice after removing the water phase from heat (≤50°C), or during cool-down.
• Cold process: Stir the aloe juice into the formulation at room temperature.
• Use level: Reconstituted aloe juice can replace some or all of the water in a formulation, up to 100% of the water phase if desired.
• Adding powder directly: The powder can also be added directly to the water phase. As a guide, 0.25% powder ≈ 50% aloe juice and 0.1% powder ≈ 20% aloe juice.

Formulating tip

Aloe contains electrolytes which can thin some carbomer gels. If your gel softens, consider using a more electrolyte-tolerant gelling agent such as xanthan gum, or adjust your polymer system.

Because this extract is naturally brown, we recommend taking its colour into account when formulating pale or transparent products.

Storage & preservation

• Powder: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place protected from direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to air and keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
• Shelf life: Three years when stored appropriately.
• Reconstituted juice: Treat like fresh aloe juice. Preserve with your usual broad-spectrum system (e.g. Microcare DB as directed), or refrigerate and use promptly. Unpreserved juice is for immediate/short-term use only.

Common Name: Aloe Vera Extract
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis
Concentration: 200:1 (x200 strength)
Certification: Certified organic, BioGro
Appearance: Very fine, light to medium brown powder
Origin: India
Solubility: Water soluble
Usage Rate: Powder 0.5–1% (to make juice), Juice up to 100%
Skin Type Recommended: All skin types, particularly dry and sensitive skin
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No

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