trans·gen·ic (adj.) Of, relating to, or being an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed:transgenic mice; transgenic plants. (search transgenic on answers.com) Have you ever eaten transgenic food? You’re not sure, but it’s doubtful you’ve ever even seen transgenic foods … right? The…
QUICK ANSWER: IS ALOE VERA SAFE TO DRINK? Properly prepared aloe vera made from the inner leaf gel is safe to drink. Safety concerns come from studies that examined outer leaf extracts, which contain laxative compounds not present in correctly filleted aloe gel. Aloe vera has a long history of traditional use—but many people still…
https://youtu.be/lsyAizT6St8 Here’s what Aloe did for my friend Editor’s note: The following letter was written by a new customer who has already realized significant benefits from drinking raw Aloe vera gel. This person also asks an important question—one that absolutely needs to be addressed. The letter is published here, by permission, with only slight editing…
We know we are in for some strong reactions by making changes to Youth-Derm Ointment. Rodney Stockton’s formula has served a diverse base of fans—from mothers on Earth to astronauts in space—quite well since it was introduced, in 1953. After all, it was the original formula that first earned the attention of Dr. Michael Haley,…
Mr. Rodney M. Stockton “The Aloe Man” Mr. Stockton’s exceptional life experiences could provide the basis of a motion picture script. From his contribution to the development of cellophane, to the development and growth of a business centered on a certain unique species of Aloe vera, it would be easy to trace the path of…
Today, we received an inquiry from someone wanting to know whether or not our Aloe gel is certified by the International Aloe Science Council (IASC). This is an excellent question, one that deserves a solid answer, so we decided to respond here on the Stockton Aloe 1 Blog. THE IASC IS A NON-PROFIT TRADE ORGANIZATION that…
Do you remember when you were a kid and you had to take an oatmeal bath? Why did your mother add oatmeal to the water? It is traditional wisdom passed down from generations. Dating back to 2000 BC, oats, in various forms including tea, food, and baths, were used to treat insomnia, anxiety and skin…
Have you watched the new TV show the “X” factor? Have you heard of the expression having the “IT” factor? What about this…. Do you have the Unique Manuka Factor or “UMF”? If not- you will be missing out on these wonderful benefits found in our Youth-Derm® Ultra Healing Aloe Cream. Honey- like Aloe Vera has…
This precious oil is extracted from the seed of the rose bush (Rosa Mosqueta) after the petals have fallen off. This plant grows wild in the southern Andes. It is one of the few oils that contains naturally available retinoic acid (vitamin A). Unlike retinol synthesized in laboratories, Rosehip oil has no topical adverse…
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO2. It is also known by several other names including DMSO2, methyl sulfone, and dimethyl sulfone. This colorless solid features the sulfonyl functional group and is considered relatively inert chemically.(1) MSM is one of the purest, most bio-available forms of sulphur. Sulphur is very important to…
Why does our skin need minerals? In order to have fantastic health and vitality we need to have the proper amount of minerals in our cells. Our bodies use over 80 minerals in order to reach our maximum function. When we are mineral depleted the evidence can appear as problems with our skin. Some examples…
Is it different from regular Vitamin E (Tocopherols)? Dr. Perricone became well known for his expensive creams including Tocotrienol as a main ingredient. Is it really all it is made out to be? Let this research sway your opinions. Tocotrienols are members of the vitamin E family. An essential nutrient for the body, vitamin E…
For hundreds of years medicinal plants have been used to treat medical conditions. In Australia, the Aboriginal people are well known for their expert use of these plants to survive. These plants have been used for health, shelter and food. Beth Gott, an ethnobotanist from Monash University, has indicated that a large array of Australian…
What are Emulsifying Waxes? Emulsifying waxes are used to bind oil and water together in creams, lotions etc. They are white waxy solids with a low fatty alcohol odor. They help form extremely stable emulsions in either water/oil or oil/water preparations. In the case of Stockton Aloe 1’s Youth-Derm® formulas, it would be an oil/Aloe…
Glycerin is an organic compound known more formally as glycerol. Its common sources are animal fat and vegetable oil. The organic glycerin used in our Youth-Derm® Ultra Healing Aloe Cream formulation is a natural product derived from organic vegetable oils. Glycerin is a clear, odorless liquid at room temperature and it has a sweet taste.(1) Glycerol has…
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, derived from the bacterial coat of Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose,…