Aloe Vera Extract

INCI name: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera extract is derived from the inner gel of the Aloe barbadensis Miller leaf.

It is hydrating, soothing, and healing, making it a staple in skincare and haircare products.

🔹 Key Properties

1. Moisturizing / Hydrating

Contains polysaccharides (acemannan) that retain water
Acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin
Helps maintain hydration in creams, gels, and serums

2. Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory

Reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation
Useful for:

• Sunburns
• Sensitive skin
• Eczema-prone or reactive skin

3. Healing & Skin Repair

Polysaccharides and amino acids support wound healing
Promotes collagen synthesis
Reduces dryness and roughness

4. Antioxidant & Protective

Contains vitamins A, C, E, B12
Neutralizes free radicals
Provides mild protection against environmental stressors.

🔹 Cosmetic Uses

• Face creams and lotions
• Serums and gels
• Sun care & after-sun products
• Hair care (conditioners, masks, scalp treatments)
• Toners and mists
• Baby and sensitive skin formulations

🔹 Formulation Guidelines

✔ Typical Use Levels
1–10% in creams, lotions, and gels, serums, moisturizers.

Solubility:
Usually water-soluble; incorporated in water phase

✔ Compatibility
Mixes well with water, humectants, glycols (glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol)
Compatible with mild surfactants, emulsifiers, and silicones

Can be combined with:

• Panthenol
• Hyaluronic acid
• Botanical extracts
• Vitamins

Avoid high heat or strong acids/oxidizers which degrade bioactives
✔ pH
Stable in pH 4–7
Ideal for most skin formulations

🔹 Safety

• Generally non-irritating
• Non-comedogenic
• Safe for sensitive and baby skin
• Approved for topical use globally