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,…
Tapioca is a starch extracted from Cassava (Manihot esculenta). This species is native to Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. But the Portuguese and Spanish explorers spread the plant to Africa, the Philippines and most of the West Indies. It is now cultivated worldwide. It had and has many…
by Geraldine Zelinsky William Turner (Herbal, 1545) I judge that the flowers of lavender quilted in a cappe and dayly worn are good for all diseases of the head that come of a cold cause and that they comfort the braine very well. From ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Syria and Persia, through the Middle Ages,…
Our natural formulation of Youth-Derm® Ultra Healing and Anti-Aging Aloe Cream was inspired by Dr. Rodney Stockton’s original formula researched since the early 1950’s. Rodney Stockton PhD, was the first to commercialize Aloe Vera lotion to aid in the healing of sunburns. He was motivated to create his original healing ointment after getting a severe…
If you could find a natural replacement for synthesized, bacterially-fermented Hyaluronic Acid – would you want to? Don’t get me wrong – Hyaluronic Acid does wonders for the skin. In fact, we own a state of the art, skin resurfacing machine called the HydraFacial in our office – Agape Chiropractic, which uses hyaluronic acid as…
SHORT ANSWER: IS PINK ALOE VERA SAFE? Yes, fresh pink or red raw aloe vera gel is generally safe to consume and is not a sign of spoilage or harmful bacteria when properly grown, handled, and tested. In fact, many experienced aloe users prefer pink or red aloe because it often has a thicker texture,…
This may make you cringe. You might think, from the headline, “Oh, I’m going to learn why I should become a vegetarian.” Or, maybe you heard a sarcastic tone in the question: “I could be eating meat … why become a vegetarian?” Let’s just explore the topic with an open mind, and consider both sides…
How would you like to see your children start the day with a simple, drinkable meal — one loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients? The pathway to health doesn’t have to be all uphill, and it certainly does not need to be complicated. Just combine a few basic ingredients in the blender, and…
Aloe vera is an amazing product for any skin condition, from dry skin to sunburn to a mosquito bite. Rich in amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and other essential ingredients, it effectively penetrates and transports these healthy substances through the skin. Aloe is the primary ingredient in many skin products, such as make up, anti-wrinkle…
Whether from an accident, illness or acne, few people will go through life without injury to the skin that creates scarring. For many, these scars are unsightly and the person feels self-conscious. Scars can also create lasting effects beyond the skin surface that causes havoc in the body and may ultimately require surgery. The way…
This video will teach you how to filet aloe vera leaves to make your own Aloe vera gel. https://youtu.be/rKXLMD2Dv8o Filleting an Aloe vera leaf is the difference between making gel and juice. Aloe vera juice is made from the whole leaf, including the outer leaf that contains the bitter yellow substance known as aloin. Aloin is the phytochemical…
What Makes One Aloe Better Than Another? Superior Aloe products rely largely on the species grown. There are many different species of Aloe vera. Wikipedia lists several hundred Aloe species. And each species may have many varieties, each with their unique nutrition profiles. Rodney Stockton, the “Aloe Pioneer”, researched and tested hundreds of different Aloe…
Organic Olive Oil and Aloe Vera … a marriage made in Heaven Ladies and Gentlemen, May I have your attention please? Would you kindly help me welcome the one who needs no introduction… Miss… Olive Oil. Yes, the statement stands alone and could easily be left at that. Too much talk when it comes to…
We went merely to exhibit our raw aloe vera for horses. However, we were quite entertained by gun slinging horse riding pyrotech and more! https://youtu.be/7-KOsXuxWvQ A few years ago we took over this raw aloe vera gel product line from the late Rodney Stockton. He was selling aloe vera gel primarily for human consumption. Many…