Botanical ingredients
Aloe vera in cosmetics: forms and its hydrating role
Recognising juice, extract and powder
Aloe vera appears under different INCI names depending on the material used, including leaf juice and powder derived from that juice. These presentations cannot be compared through an isolated number alone. Cosmetic relevance depends on the amount incorporated, the other ingredients and the finished product rather than botanical imagery displayed on the packaging.
Keeping the complete formula in view
The humectant properties of some aloe materials explain their inclusion in hydrating products. They do not make every aloe formula equivalent to a simple gel or suitable for every instance of irritation. Acids or fragrance may also be present, so a reassuring highlighted ingredient should not obscure the precautions of the complete product.
Resources to explore further
The Ordinary
The Ordinary’s glossary explains aloe leaf juice powder and its humectant role, distinguishing the cosmetic material from the fresh plant.The Ordinary
The Ordinary’s Aloe and NAG solution provides a finished-formula example for examining the ingredients combined with the highlighted aloe material.The Ordinary
The Ordinary’s glycolic toner also includes an aloe ingredient, demonstrating why its presence does not remove an exfoliating product’s precautions.