Derived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Also-Known-As:
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Overview
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is derived from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Native to Western Asia, this plant grows in tropical climates all around the world. Aloe barbadensis leaf extract has many different uses in skincare, the most important being its moisturizing, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
Aloe vera leaf extract can act as a humectant ingredient because it provides moisture to the top layers of the skin and retains a lot of water in its gelatinous structure made of various polysaccharides. Skin will feel softer and smoother after application of the emollient gelatinous extract.
It can also shield injured or exposed skin, which is why it is commonly used in products targeting skin concerns such as eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis.
The extract can act as a soothing agent and reduce the signs of inflammation and sensitivity due to its content of flavonoids and phenolic acids.
You can read more about this ingredient here: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Humectant
