Aloe Vera
The mucilaginous gel of the aloe leaf. A traditional remedy for sunburn and a useful humectant in modern formulas.
Acemannan polysaccharides bind water at the skin's surface and dampen pro-inflammatory mediators (bradykinin, prostaglandins).
- Hydrates
- Cools sunburn
- Anti-inflammatory
- Lightweight
- Wound-healing
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
- Aloe-family allergy
Mid-routine serum or treatment step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 1%–100%
Especially valued in summer post-sun.
Aloe vera juice in beverages (food-grade only).
No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.
Pure aloe is a humectant, not a moisturiser, always seal with emollient.
The research behind Aloe Vera.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2014
Cutis, 2006
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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