Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (80%)
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, also known as Aloe Vera, is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe barbadensis plant (Liliaceae family). It contains several bioactive components including salicylates, polysaccharides, magnesium lactate, and C-glucosyl chromone. It is officially classified under CosIng as a skin conditioning ingredient. Its CAS numbers are 85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9.
Aloe Vera is a well-regarded moisturizer and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Research supports its role in wound healing and general skin regeneration. It is considered a beneficial ingredient overall, though some evidence for its broader claims remains anecdotal.
According to the source, dermatologist Leslie Baumann notes that much of the evidence supporting Aloe Vera's benefits is anecdotal and the plant may be somewhat overhyped; users should temper expectations accordingly.