Aloe CO CP soap turned pink?

[skinbyroi]

Hey y’all! Okay so this was my second time using aloe in a recipe but my first time using it with only one type of oil (coconut). I used the aloe to make aloe gel and instead of freezing it, blended with water (for my water content) and sat in an ice bath while I applied the lye. All was well. I did as normal and waited until trace to add sea salt and then poured into my soap molds. Again, all was well. Lol then after checking my molds (to get ready to cut them) to my surprise, my soap had turned a very light/translucent kind of pinkish color. Is this still safe to use? Does anyone have a clue why this happened?

 

[lsg]

If it doesn't zap when tested, it should be safe. Do you mean that you just used the gel from the aloe leaf instead of the juice?
https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/aloe-in-soap.44624/

 

[Mobjack Bay]

It could be a change in the aloe vera due to compounds in the plant material that can turn pink (anthraquinones). Anthraquinones are also found in madder which is used as a botanical soap colorant, so I don't think it's an issue. In addition, some fragrances and even some fats can create a pinkish hue is soap.

 

[skinbyroi]

It could be a change in the aloe vera due to compounds in the plant material that can turn pink (anthraquinones). Anthraquinones are also found in madder which is used as a botanical soap colorant, so I don't think it's an issue. In addition, some fragrances and even some fats can create a pinkish hue is soap.

Omgosh! THANK YOU Mobjack! This is an excellent resource. I was so concerned because I’m going to be selling these bars. Glad to know that it’s not harmful

If it doesn't zap when tested, it should be safe. Do you mean that you just used the gel from the aloe leaf instead of the juice?
https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/aloe-in-soap.44624/

Hi lsg! Yes, I used the gel and blended with water and then made ice cubes.

 

[lsg]

I think the gel was what caused the pink color. Cmzaha, mentioned in the link i posted, that she used citric acid with the gel to keep it from turning the soap pink.
Quote from cmzaha---
"I filet thae aloe put it in my blender with some fruit fresh or citric acid and puree it. The citric acid is added so it does not turn pink. I do not strain mine but it well. The type aloe I have will stay thick and show up in the soap which is what my customers like. They get to see the aloe that shows up in tiny specks. Some species of aloe will be more watery and will not show up in the soap, but still work good. I also do not add the aloe to my lye water since it will turn yellow and actually cook the bits a little. My lye solution is made 50/50 water:lye then I use the aloe for the remaining liquid, or use an aloe/milk mix. I just fragrance with any fo I want and have tried an Aloe fragrance from Soapsupplies.net, which is very nice but was not a good selling fo for me. The Aloe can weep a little in your soap, depending on how chunky it is, but will absorb in as it cures. I do not waste my time with store bought aloe juice because I think it only really adds label appeal, since I bet most of it evaporates out."

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[skinbyroi]

I think the gel was what caused the pink color. Cmzaha, mentioned in the link i posted, that she used citric acid with the gel to keep it from turning the soap pink.
Quote from cmzaha---
"I filet thae aloe put it in my blender with some fruit fresh or citric acid and puree it. The citric acid is added so it does not turn pink. I do not strain mine but it well. The type aloe I have will stay thick and show up in the soap which is what my customers like. They get to see the aloe that shows up in tiny specks. Some species of aloe will be more watery and will not show up in the soap, but still work good. I also do not add the aloe to my lye water since it will turn yellow and actually cook the bits a little. My lye solution is made 50/50 water:lye then I use the aloe for the remaining liquid, or use an aloe/milk mix. I just fragrance with any fo I want and have tried an Aloe fragrance from Soapsupplies.net, which is very nice but was not a good selling fo for me. The Aloe can weep a little in your soap, depending on how chunky it is, but will absorb in as it cures. I do not waste my time with store bought aloe juice because I think it only really adds label appeal, since I bet most of it evaporates out."

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Thanks for this! I’ve ordered some citric acid so we’ll see how this turns out!

 

[KiwiMoose]

I frequently use aloe from my garden and have never had this issue. I wonder if it's a different variety of aloe?
ETA - I grow Aloe Arborescens