Can cheap aloe vera gel be used? How to identify high-quality aloe vera gel

Anyone who has bought aloe vera gel knows that it is really cheap compared to other skin care products. I'm surprised that aloe vera gel is so cheap but so effective. However, some people are worried about whether cheap aloe vera gel can be used.

Is cheap aloe vera gel good to use?

Can. Aloe vera gel is generally not expensive, usually only a few dozen dollars. Aloe vera is easy to obtain. In addition, most aloe vera gels on the market use gelling agents, such as the most common carbomer, which only requires a small amount (less than 1%) to prepare a refreshing gel. And it doesn't cost a dime. Of course, don’t buy too cheaply. Things that cost just a few dollars are always unsafe.

Factors that affect the price of aloe vera gel

1. It is related to the aloe vera content. If the aloe vera content is high, it will be more expensive. If the aloe vera content is low, it will be cheaper.

2. Even if you are extracting aloe vera, the cost will be different depending on the part used. For example, some are extracted by crushing the skin and flesh together, and the extract is green. Some are extracted from the core flesh, and the aloe vera extract is transparent and of higher quality. Choose an aloe vera gel with high quality, the price will be higher.

3. Aloe vera gel with high quality is generally not canned in hundreds of grams at a time. About 50g is its normal capacity. If it is canned in a large capacity, the price is bound to increase, but few people will choose it.

4. It depends on the raw material composition. The price varies greatly depending on the ingredients. Some aloe vera gels are made from aloe vera extract and other additives, while others are made from a high proportion of aloe vera extract. Some functions of aloe vera gel, such as anti-inflammatory and moisturizing, can be achieved with additives.

5. The pricing of aloe vera gel is generally based on the price range that consumers are concerned about, especially online. The same aloe vera gel that costs 30 yuan may be 50g or 200g. Therefore, if you buy aloe vera gel based on the gram weight, you may not necessarily choose the product you like.

How to identify high-quality aloe vera gel

1. Look at the texture and color

Aloe vera gel with good original liquid is translucent and will not be yellow or opaque.

2. Check for bubbles

The presence of bubbles means that the material has been oxidized or was not properly filled at the factory, and it is not a good aloe vera gel.

3. Analyze water properties

If two different aloe vera gels are placed on the same A4 paper and water is obviously separated around them, then this is definitely not a good aloe vera gel, because aloe vera is not water soluble, so it is not absorbed well, and it is the additives rather than the aloe vera that are working.

4. Smell

If you open an aloe vera gel and smell a very fragrant smell, then you have to be careful, this is definitely not a good aloe vera gel, because it is impossible for the aloe vera gel to retain such a strong smell during the extraction process. There is a faint aloe vera fragrance, but the smell is definitely not the smell of very fragrant aloe vera. This is definitely because essence has been added.