Aloe Powder

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Does anyone know how to make the aloe gel out of the powder?

I know you need to add it to a lot of water, and add a thickener to make it a gel, but what thickener do you use??

[TexasBrat]

I am hoping someone answers this one. I have yet to figure out how to use mine. I know it is something like 1 part powder to 199 parts water.

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Yeah, I just don't know what you are supposed to thicken it with, and I can't find the exact recipe on the search engines.

[TexasBrat]

Okay, here is what I found out...I called TDF and was given some information. If you want a gel there are several things you can do.

One- she doesn't recommend this but you can add carbomer to make it a gel. The reason she says it's not a good idea is that the carbomer doesn't work well with the electorlytes in the aloe powder and you would have to use an outrageous amount of carbomer.

Second--You can add Peg 150 distrate found at their site http://www.todieforsoap.com/specialties.htm

Third- you can add Amaze XT from here http://www.personalcarepolymers.com/Site/ProdFormList.asp?ID=028029A

Fourth--you can add guar http://www.todieforsoap.com/specialties.htm

Hope that helps.

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Do you think just plain gelatin will work? lol

I don't know if that was a stupid question or not, but hey?

I could have some aloe jello!