Aloe vera leaf extract soothes and hydrates skin while locking in moisture. This natural ingredient comes from the aloe plant native to Africa and the Middle East.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent perennial
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Africa, Middle East, India. Derived from the Aloe barbadensis plant native to Africa and the Middle East, belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Extracted from plant leaves through mechanical pressing or water-based extraction methods.
Plant Source
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Emollient | Humectant | Oral-Care | Conditioning
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant