emollientsMacerated Oil Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Aloe Vera Oil

emollientskin protectantconditioningantioxidant

INCI Name

Aloe Barbadensis Lea...

Functions

4 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

Category

emollients

What It Does

This macerated oil extract combines the soothing polysaccharides and acemannan from aloe vera leaves with the fatty acid profile of coconut oil, creating a lipid-soluble delivery system for aloe's water-soluble bioactives. The maceration process allows aloe's beneficial compounds to infuse into the coconut oil matrix, resulting in an oil-based ingredient that provides both the emollient properties of coconut oil and the calming, skin-repairing benefits traditionally associated with aloe vera. Formulators choose this ingredient when they want aloe's therapeutic properties in anhydrous or oil-phase formulations where traditional aloe vera gel or juice cannot be incorporated.

Softens and smooths skin texture
Creates protective moisture barrier
Improves product feel and glide
Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Known Interactions

DIHYDROXYACETONEIncompatiblemaillard_degradation

DHA undergoes Maillard browning with free amino acids on skin to produce melanoidins (the tan). Free amino acids IN THE FORMULA (aloe vera juice, hydrolyzed proteins, peptide complexes, amino acid blends) react with DHA pre-application, degrading the active and accelerating off-smell development over shelf life. Remove the amino-acid source, switch to glycerin/propanediol/sodium PCA for hydration, or use encapsulated DHA if the amino-acid ingredient is brand-critical.

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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

8/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

aloe vera leaves and coconut flesh

Quick Reference

Full INCI Name
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Common Name
Aloe Vera Oil
Category
emollients

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