novicecrafter Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I was just wondering if aloe could work as a diluting agent for essential oils instead of regular carrier oils. I realize I would probably need to lower the percentage of e/o but could it work? Im trying to make myself a very simple (cheap) and effective inscent repellent/ mouisterizer/ problem skin lotion. Ugh hot humid florida!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'm pretty sure aloe vera is water based & water & oil dont mix. You could probably do it if you add an emulsifier as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You'd need to either buy water soluable ones, (they carry them ar EOU) or add polysorbates to make them water soluable. Note, you'll definetely need a preservative with that aloe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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