Guest guest Posted November 2, 2003 Report Share Posted November 2, 2003 , Essential Wholesale is one company that carries Aloe Vera Oil. They indicate theirs is made by macerating aloe vera leaves in soybean oil. Bio-Chemica's BioVera Oil is extracted using canola oil. You might need to check with your vendor to determine exactly what you've got, but both of these oils have a required HLB of 7. HTH, wrote: > Hi again, I noticed that most oils have HLB value of about 8. If I > cannot find the HLB value for aloe oil, can I just assume a HLB value > of about 8 and calculate using this value in my lotion? In other > words, how important it is to know the exact HLB value for each oil > and emulsifiers used in recipes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2003 Report Share Posted November 2, 2003 hi... from nature with love also carries aloe vera oil. they have the same description as well. i use it in my foot scrubs. kiwana visit www.aquababie.com customized bath products and oils for the body, mind & spirit! new products available aquababie@... for details Sign up for Internet Service under $10 dollars a month, at http://isp.BlueLight.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 HLB for Aloe Hi all, The simple way around this problem would be to infuse the aloe extract into an oil yourself. You would then be able to use an oil of your choice and it's such a simple process that it's sure to be cheaper than buying the ready made 'aloe oil'. Nerys My latest books at: www.skincaresoaps.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 HLB for Aloe Hi all, The simple way around this problem would be to infuse the aloe extract into an oil yourself. You would then be able to use an oil of your choice and it's such a simple process that it's sure to be cheaper than buying the ready made 'aloe oil'. Nerys My latest books at: www.skincaresoaps.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 HLB for Aloe Hi all, The simple way around this problem would be to infuse the aloe extract into an oil yourself. You would then be able to use an oil of your choice and it's such a simple process that it's sure to be cheaper than buying the ready made 'aloe oil'. Nerys My latest books at: www.skincaresoaps.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thank you very much everyone for your help. Your information was very helpful. Since I purchased my aloe oil from Essential Wholesale, it appears that my aloe oil is made up of aloe vera leaves in soybean oil. Therefore, I guess I will be using HLB value of 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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