Aloe Barbadensis Gel – Cosmetic Uses in Skin Care

What Is Aloe Barbadensis Gel?

Aloe Barbadensis Gel, commonly known as Aloe Vera Gel, is obtained from the inner parenchymal gel of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis. The gel is carefully separated from the leaf to obtain the clear inner material.

Aloe vera has a long history of use in skin-care preparations and is valued for its pleasant, cooling and soothing sensory properties.

Cosmetic Uses

Aloe vera gel is commonly incorporated into formulations designed to provide skin conditioning and moisturising benefits. Its light texture makes it suitable for a wide range of cosmetic products, particularly those intended to leave the skin feeling refreshed and comfortable.

Typical applications include:

• Facial moisturisers and gels
• After-sun products
• Body-care products
• Soothing skin-care formulations
• Hydrating gels
• Products for dry or stressed-looking skin

Formulation Considerations

Aloe vera gel is particularly suitable for water-based and gel formulations, where its natural origin and refreshing sensory profile can complement other moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredients.

When developing a formulation containing aloe vera, the quality and processing of the raw material should be considered, as commercial aloe ingredients can differ considerably in concentration, processing method, and composition.

Ingredient Information

INCI: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice / Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, depending on the specific raw material
Function: Emollient

Source

Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.