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.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
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.
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
aloe vera leaves and coconut flesh
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
- Common Name
- Aloe Vera Oil
- Category
- emollients