INCI Name
Aloe Barbadensis Lea...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the clarified, filtered inner leaf liquid of the Aloe vera succulent, a plant cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions prized for its mucilaginous gel-filled leaves. At 1x concentration, this preserved clear juice retains the plant's characteristic polysaccharides (notably acemannan), glycoproteins, and a complex of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that collectively deliver its well-documented soothing and hydrating properties. Formulators select this ingredient for its dual role as a lightweight, water-like humectant and a bioactive calming agent, making it particularly valuable in post-exfoliation contexts where the skin barrier requires rapid comfort and moisture replenishment without occlusive heaviness.
Technical Properties
pH Range
3.5-5.5
Optimal working range
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 barbadensis (Aloe vera) leaf inner gel, cultivated crop
Available Variants
23 forms available
1x Concentration Filtered Juice (preserved, clear)
1X Concentration Filtered Juice, 200:1 Inner Leaf
200:1 Concentrate Gel
200:1 Concentrate Liquid, Preserved
200:1 Concentrate Powder
200:1 Concentrated Gel
200:1 Concentrated Powder
200X Concentrate Liquid
200X Concentrate Powder
200X Concentrated Gel
200X Concentrated Liquid
200X Concentrated Powder
Standard
1× concentrated juice, filtered, preserved with potassium sorbate (< 0.1% in juice). Inner-leaf fillet only. Verify supplier CoA for aloin content <10 ppm.
1x Concentrate Liquid (filtered)
1x Concentrated Juice (filtered, decolorized)
1x Concentrated Liquid (200:1 reconstituted)
1x Filtered Juice (99.5% purity, decolorized, cosmetic grade)
200:1 Inner Leaf Juice Concentrate reconstituted to 1x strength, preserved with Potassium Sorbate <0.1% (inherent to raw material), clear liquid, pH 4.0-5.0
200:1 reconstituted juice, decolorized, preservative-free grade (e.g., Terry Labs Veragel 200). NOT powder — liquid form for even dispersion.
200:1 Spray-dried powder, reconstituted in water phase (0.1% powder = equivalent of ~20% juice)
200x Concentrate Liquid (reconstituted equivalent)
Decolorized, 1x concentrated juice (aloin content <10 ppm per supplier CoA)
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Common Name
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Category
- actives