Module 3 · ESY laboratories, plant products, and wellness
Formulate a Mint Aloe Cooling Gel
Adult extension of: Mint Cooling Gel - Plant to Product
Adults use a separately sourced, commercially prepared alcohol-free peppermint glycerite in a measured, small-batch external product while practicing sanitation, formulation math, labeling, quality control, and consumer safety.
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Calculate and weigh a simple 100-gram topical batch.
- Follow clean mixing, filling, and labeling procedures.
- Complete appearance, odor, texture, and container quality checks.
02 · Preparation
Materials
95 grams plain commercially preserved aloe gel; 5 grams commercially prepared alcohol-free peppermint glycerite; sanitized bowl and spoon; digital scale; funnel or piping bag; sanitized single-user container; batch card; label; gloves.
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Review ingredients, allergies, external-use limits, and batch formula.
- 2
Sanitize the station and tare the bowl on the scale.
- 3
Weigh 95 grams aloe gel and 5 grams peppermint glycerite.
- 4
Fold gently until uniform without whipping in excess air.
- 5
Fill the container, close it, and inspect for leaks or contamination.
- 6
Label ingredients, date, external use only, storage, and discard guidance.
Practical and therapeutic connection
Why this work matters
This is a realistic plant-product workflow using percentage formulation, batch records, filling, labeling, and quality assurance.