Product Description
Why oil-based aloe vera extract works differently from the gel form
Aloe Vera Macerate BIO is produced by infusing dried or fresh aloe leaves in a carrier oil, allowing fat-soluble compounds such as plant sterols, polysaccharides and vitamins to transfer into the oil phase. Unlike the water-based aloe gel widely known in skincare, this oily form blends smoothly into emulsions, balms and serums without disrupting their structure. The 10 ml size belongs to our Natural Macerates category and is designed specifically for formulators who want to trial the ingredient in a small batch before committing to larger volumes.
Global demand for aloe vera macerate is strongest in personal care manufacturing, where it appears in body lotions, facial serums, lip balms, after-sun products and formulations aimed at sensitive or stressed skin. It is a popular choice for soothing and restorative blends thanks to its ability to support skin comfort after external irritation. In pharmaceutical-adjacent production, oil macerates of aloe are sometimes used in emollient ointment bases, and in household chemical goods they appear in protective hand cream formulas. The compact 10 ml format is particularly practical for home-based cosmetic makers and independent formulators running early-stage product trials before scaling up.
Aloe vera macerate pairs well with other botanical macerates in this range. For warming, circulation-supporting body blends it is often combined with Laurel Leaf Macerate, while brightening or refreshing emulsions benefit from adding Lemon Macerate alongside it. A typical usage rate is between 3 and 10 grams per 100 grams of the oil phase. It should be introduced during the oil-blending stage at a temperature no higher than 45-50 degrees Celsius, since overheating above 60 degrees can degrade the heat-sensitive plant compounds and reduce the macerate's benefits in the final product.
Storage requires a tightly sealed, opaque container kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which helps preserve the macerate's stability throughout its shelf life. Once a formulator confirms the recipe works well at the 10 ml trial scale, moving to Aloe Vera Macerate BIO 1 L makes sense for consistent supply and stable quality across larger production runs.
Soothing lip balm with aloe macerate
Aloe Vera Macerate BIO 10 ml
Candelilla wax 5 g
Sweet almond oil 12 g
Cocoa butter 8 g
Vitamin E oil 1 g
Melt the candelilla wax and cocoa butter together over a double boiler until fully liquid, then remove from heat and stir in the sweet almond oil while the mixture cools to around 45 degrees Celsius. Add the aloe vera macerate and vitamin E oil, mix thoroughly until the blend is uniform, and pour it into small lip balm tins or tubes, allowing the balm to set at room temperature for at least an hour before use.