Inci: Glycerine*, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil*, Sucrose Laurate, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) fruit water*. *Organically produced ingredients. From 94% organic ingredients. 100% organic, natural emulsifier and oil thickener based on sugar esters. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Sucragel AOF Bio is a clear, yellow liquid with a slight aroma. 100% vegetable origin combining non palm-derived organic glycerin sourced from the nut oil of the Karanja tree, sweet almond oil, water from organic oranges and sugar esters. All plant sources are non GMO and it is PEG free. Readily biodegradable. Ingredients ratio of Sucragel AOF Bio; Glycerin 50 - 60% Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil 25 - 35% Sucrose Laurate 5 - 8% Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water 1 - 5% It makes oil in water (O/W) emulsions as an emulsifier but also thickens oils to give a thick gel texture. Although this emulsifier contains water, it does not need a preservative in this state as the ratio of water to glycerine keeps the product protected. When it is used with fats only, it still does not need a preservative. As soon as you add water though, you need to include a preservative. Sucragel AOF Bio is sensitive to pH extremes and is stable between pH4 to pH8. Produced in the UK which gives it a lower carbon footprint. The individual materials that make up Sucragel AOF Bio are listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng) here. HOW TO USE IT Skin Care A gelée made with Sucragel AOF Bio gives continual skin hydration for up to 8 hours after it has been applied. Glycerine is an excellent humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated. As Sucragel AOF Bio contains up to at least 50% glycerine, you don?t need to add any more glycerine to your formulations. By using 6% of the emulsifier, you will have 3%
