INCI Name
Aloe Barbadensis Lea...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the liquid expressed from the parenchyma tissue of the aloe vera plant's leaves, containing over 75 active compounds including polysaccharides (particularly acemannan), glycoproteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The 1X filtered juice variant retains the natural mucopolysaccharide content that gives aloe its characteristic viscous texture and film-forming properties, while the 200:1 inner leaf concentrate provides a more potent delivery of active compounds with reduced aloin content. Formulators choose this ingredient not only for its well-documented anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, but specifically for its ability to modulate skin sensitivity and buffer the tingling sensation caused by certain actives like magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, making it valuable in high-performance formulations where user comfort is essential.
Technical Properties
pH Range
4.0-6.5
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
anionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
low
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) leaves
Available Variants
19 forms available
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
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
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 Juice
- Category
- actives