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Aloe vera native gel/powder
Commonly known as:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (INCI), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (INCI), Aloe vera native gel, Aloe vera gel, Aloe vera juice, Aloe leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe vulgaris, Aloe.
Botanical name:
Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f).
Extraction process:
The aloe leaves are harvested, sorted, washed and peeled. The latex is then removed, the fillets are then manually removed and the fresh gel is immediately crushed and pasteurized. To obtain the powder, the concentrated aloe vera gel is freeze-dried to obtain a white powder.
Family:
Aloeaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fresh fillet of aloe vera leaves.
Location:
South America, tropical countries, Mediterranean regions, North Africa (Canary Islands and Cape Verde).
Flowering:
End of winter.
Provenance, origin:
Southeast Mexico.
Phytochemical composition:
Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E), enzymes (phosphatases, catalase, bradikinase, proteolytiase, nucleotidase, amylase, cellulase, etc.), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron , sodium, chlorine, manganese, magnesium, copper, etc.), sugars (mannose-6-phosphate, aloeverose, acemannan), lectin, saponin, aloetin, aloesin, aloelusine, lignin, glycoproteins, amino acids (phenylalanine, leucine, lysine.. .) and antioxidants.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Opalescent gel/fine powder; Color: Transparent/white to beige; Smell : Light and vegetal.
Physical characteristics:
Produced from organic farming and certified by ECOCERT; pH: 3.5-5; Density: 0.997-1.004.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, antioxidant, repairing, soothing, regenerating, tightening, protective, purifying, brightening, anti-inflammatory, emollient, healing.
Concerns:
All skin typologies and hair types but particularly dry and dehydrated skin, skin irritated by sunburn, mature skin, sensitive skin, dry hair, sensitive and irritated scalp.
Details
Uses
Facial skincare(creams, serums, refreshing lotions, cleansing gels, moisturizing masks, lip balms, exfoliating gels, tinted care remover gels, eye contour creams, after-shave care);Body skincare(hand and foot creams, milks, balms, shower creams, deodorants, solid soaps, after-sun care);Hair care(masks, shampoos, conditioners, detanglers, scrubs);Tinted care(foundation, gel mascara).
How to store
Store in a dry place at a stable and moderate temperature, away from light and humidity. A change in color of the gel to brown is normal.
Contraindications, precautions for use
In topical application, aloe vera gel does not presentany contraindications.
Find out more
Aloe vera is a plant that has been cultivated and used for more than 5,000 years by different great civilizations, particularly for cosmetic use. Ancient traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines, then Greek, Egyptian and African medicines have used this plant since its origins to treat and protect the skin. According to legend, even Cleopatra used it regularly to perfect her beauty! 1 kg of aloe vera powder is equivalent to 200 kg of native gel.
