Glycerin has the ability to absorb water from the air and therefore allows the skin to maintain deep hydration.
Moisturizing and moisturizing additive for skin and hair care, it can be dissolved in water or alcohol.
Glycerin comes in the form of a transparent, viscous, colorless, odorless, non-toxic and sweet tasting liquid.
Bioflore glycerin is of plant origin.
Vegetable glycerin is added to the aqueous phase of your preparation, before the emulsion (cold or slightly hot).
Equivalence: 1 ml = 1.3 g
Dosage: 1 to 10% of the total weight (recommended dosage: 2 to 5% of the total weight)
Vegetable glycerin can be incorporated in cream, milk, shower gel, shampoo and in cleaning products.
Aloe Moisturizing Fluid Cream Recipe (André Bitsas) For 100 ml of preparation:
Aqueous phase : Oily phase: Preservatives: Aromatic proportion (1-3%): Essential oils of
rose geranium ,
lavender ,
palmarosa ,
cistus ...
Remark : By adding silk proteins in the aqueous phase at a rate of 0.5-5%, you will benefit from an additional moisturizing effect in case of severely dehydrated skin.
Manual : 1 / Transfer the aqueous phase, except the fresh Aloe, to a bowl.
2 / In another bowl, transfer the oily phase.
3 / Heat the two phases separately in a water bath; the aqueous phase must not exceed 45 ° C in order not to degrade the properties of the hydrosol. The oily phase can reach 70 ° C.
4 / When the two phases are at the same temperature (+/- 40-50 ° C), take the bowls out of the water bath then slowly pour the aqueous phase into the oily phase without stopping stirring vigorously with a mini-whisk for about 3 minutes. The mixture whitens and homogenizes.
5 / Without stopping shaking, put the bowl in a bottom of cold water to speed up the cooling and the setting of the emulsion for another 3 minutes.
6 / Gradually add the Aloe vera, the preservatives and the aromatic part, mixing well between each addition.
7 / Transfer the preparation to your jar. Don't forget to label!
INCI: organic glycerin.
Plastic bottle (100 ml).
Bioflora.