Aloe Vera Powder 1:1

Aloe Vera Powder is obtained by drying the leaves and pulp/gel of the aloe vera plant. The dried plant is then ground into a smooth powder. The Aloe Vera plant is widely used as an ingredient in the cosmetics and skin care industries.

It is a fine powder that has a mild herbal smell and it is soluble in water. Today, aloe vera is one of the main cosmetic ingredients in a wide range of cosmetic, skin and hair care products.

Aloe Vera powder has all the properties of natural extracts of aloe vera and therefore it has the natural ability to protect your skin from the bright sunlight and UV rays. This is why it is also used in sunscreen and other sun protection products. It is known for its moisturizing properties because it contains polysaccharides that bind with water molecules and retain moisture in your skin cells.

It possesses healing properties that protect your skin by forming a layer around the epidermis (the outermost layer of your skin). Moreover, it also helps the repairing ability of your skin. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of organic aloe vera powder can be used to treat skin irritations and redness. This powder can also be used as one of the effective ingredients in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema.

Sunscreens, lotions, creams, moisturizers, conditioners, shampoos and other hair and skin care products contain Aloe Vera extract powder as one of the main cosmetic ingredients.

Product Summary – Aloe Vera Powder Extract

• Common name: aloe vera powder
• INCI Name: Aloe Barbadensis Powder
• Obtained from: Aloe Vera Plant
• Plant part used: Whole plant – the leaves and the gel in the leaves
• Shape/appearance: Fine powder
• Color: khaki green
• Shelf life: 1 year
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Recommended use: Use 0.1% to 1% in formulations. Add during the cooling phase.
• PH: pH is 7 when Aloe Vera Powder is hydrated with water.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to maintain freshness and extend shelf life.

Benefits of aloe vera extract powder

• Has a longer shelf life than the liquid/gel form (aloe vera gel)
• Has analgesic and antiseptic properties, thanks to the antiseptic substances: Sulfur, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, Lupeol, cinnamic acid and phenols.
• Contains hormones that help heal wounds.
• Effective natural moisturizer – absorbs quickly into the skin and is very hydrating, helps soothe and improve dry skin, and also smooths flaky and wrinkled skin.
• Contains essential amino acids that help keep skin plump, supple and hydrated for an overall healthy appearance.
• Contains natural salicylic acids that help treat acne/pimples.
• Aloe Vera has enzymes and antioxidant vitamins (vitamin A or beta-carotene, C and E) that protect the skin and keep it firm. It also contains vitamin B12 and folic acid.
• Aloe Vera is rich in the minerals calcium, copper, chromium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.
• Aloe Vera has traditionally been used to heal burns and wounds.
• Polysaccharides in Aloe Vera gel and powder promote skin tissue regeneration/renewal.
• Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe inflamed and irritated skin and relieve skin conditions such as sunburn, dry skin, itching, rashes, eczema and psoriasis.
• The moisturizing properties of Aloe Vera help awaken dull hair and improve dandruff on the scalp.
• Aloe Vera also contains saponins, which promote hair growth
• The aloin and aloesin content in the Aloe Vera plant can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

Instructions for use – Aloe Vera Powder Extract

Typical usage: 1-3%

Dissolve Aloe Vera Powder in a liquid first (to make a solution) before adding it to a formula. Be sure to add liquid slowly and stir while doing so to avoid clumping. It can also be added directly to a formula, but only if you use a very small amount.

Aloe Vera Powder can be used to make Aloe Vera Juice. To turn your Aloe Vera Powder into Aloe Vera Juice, simply drizzle it with water and a whisk.

To make 1 liter of Aloe Vera Juice from Aloe Vera Powder, at 0.5% usage, you need 99.5% water. For example, to make 1 liter, add 5g of Aloe Vera Powder to 999.5g of water. Be sure to add a preservative afterward.

Aloe Vera plant has multiple uses in the cosmetic industry. You can find it as an ingredient in bath and body products and hair care products – including creams and lotions, shampoos and hair conditioners, hand sanitizers, makeup, face masks, facial scrubs and even toothpaste.