aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent perennial
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Quells irritation
Locks in moisture
Accelerates skin healing
Traditional Use
Used for over 5,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, and Ayurvedic medicine as a healing plant for burns, wounds, and skin irritation. Cleopatra reportedly used aloe as part of her daily skincare regimen.