Aloe Vera Liquid Extract is a concentrated, ready-to-use ingredient made from the gel of aloe vera leaves, blended into a suitable solvent so you can add it straight to soaps, creams, shampoos and serums. Azlok's version is a 4:1 extract (four parts herb yield one part extract), recommended at just 1–2% in your formulations. It is colourless to pale yellow, odourless and tasteless, which makes it easy to work into almost any product without changing the scent or feel.
What is Aloe Vera Liquid Extract?
Aloe vera (botanical name Aloe barbadensis) is a succulent that stores water in its thick leaves. The clear inner gel is prized for its vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Turning that gel into a liquid extract concentrates those water-loving compounds and makes them shelf-stable and simple to measure.
Azlok offers two solvent options so it fits different bases:
- Water soluble — alcohol-free, extracted using vegetable palm glycerin or vegetable glycerol. Ideal for water-based products.
- Oil soluble — extracted using soy oil, with BHT as a preservative note. Suited to oil-based blends.
Both are made in India, free from gluten, artificial colour, heavy metals and fertilisers, and carry a shelf life of around two years when stored correctly.
Common uses in DIY and cosmetics
Because it is neutral in smell and taste, this extract slots easily into a wide range of personal-care formulas:
- Face care: serums, gels, face wash, moisturisers and toners.
- Body care: lotions, creams and after-sun products.
- Hair care: shampoos, conditioners and scalp serums.
- Soap making: cold-process, melt-and-pour and liquid soaps.
Small-batch makers and small businesses like it because a little goes a long way, and it does not interfere with your chosen fragrance or colour scheme.
How to use it in your formulations
Keep the dosage simple and consistent:
- Choose the right grade — water soluble for water-based products, oil soluble for oil-based ones.
- Add at 1–2% of the total batch weight. For a 500 g batch, that is roughly 5–10 g.
- Add it in the cool-down phase (after heating, once your mix has dropped below about 40°C) to protect the delicate plant compounds.
- Stir gently until fully blended, then add your preservative system as needed.
If you are new to formulating, start at 1% and adjust after testing a small trial batch. Always use a good scale — measuring by weight is far more reliable than by spoon.
Tips and safety notes
- Patch test any finished product on the inner forearm before wider use.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If it gets in, rinse with plenty of clean water.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- This is a cosmetic raw material, not a food or medicine. Do not ingest it, and do not rely on it to treat or cure any condition.
- Use a suitable broad-spectrum preservative in water-containing products to prevent microbial growth — aloe-rich formulas are water-loving and need protection.
- Note that the oil-soluble grade uses soy oil, so factor that in if you are labelling for soy sensitivity.
Buying and storage
Azlok stocks the Aloe Vera Liquid Extract in sizes from a handy 100 g right up to bulk 25 kg packs, so it works whether you are testing a recipe at home or scaling a product line. Pricing starts at ₹399.
To keep it fresh for its full two-year shelf life:
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the container tightly closed to reduce air and moisture exposure.
- Use clean, dry tools each time to avoid contaminating the batch.
For business buyers, COA and MSDS documents are available for both the water-soluble and oil-soluble grades — worth requesting for your records and labelling.
FAQ
How much Aloe Vera Liquid Extract should I add to a recipe?
The recommended usage is 1–2% of your total batch weight. For a 1 kg batch that is 10–20 g. Start low, test, then adjust.
What is the difference between the water-soluble and oil-soluble versions?
The water-soluble grade is alcohol-free and extracted with vegetable glycerin, best for water-based products. The oil-soluble grade uses soy oil and suits oil-based blends. Choose the one that matches your base.
Does it have any smell or colour?
No. It is odourless and tasteless, and ranges from colourless to pale yellow, so it will not noticeably change your product's fragrance or shade.
Can I drink it or use it internally?
No. This is a cosmetic raw material intended for topical DIY and personal-care products only. Do not ingest it and keep it away from children.
How long does it last?
About two years when stored in a cool, dry place with the container kept tightly closed and away from sunlight.