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.
Extracted part of the plant: Fresh fillet of aloe vera leaves.
Cultivation area, origin: South America, tropical countries, Mediterranean regions, North Africa (Canary Islands and Cape Verde).
Blooming: End of winter.
Origin, provenance: 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.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Opalescent gel/fine powder; Color: Transparent/white to beige; Smell : Light and vegetal.
Physical properties: Produced from organic farming and certified by ECOCERT; pH: 3.5-5; Density: 0.997-1.004.
Concerns: Moisturizing, antioxidant, repairing, soothing, regenerating, tightening, protective, purifying, brightening, anti-inflammatory, emollient, healing.
Effect: 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.
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).
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.
In topical application, aloe vera gel does not presentany contraindications.