INCI Name
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEA...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder is a concentrated, dehydrated form of aloe vera leaf gel, typically produced via spray-drying or freeze-drying to remove moisture while preserving the bioactive constituents — including polysaccharides (notably acemannan), glycoproteins, vitamins C and E, and various enzymes. The 200:1 concentration ratio means a very small usage level reconstitutes to a meaningful equivalent of whole-leaf juice, making it highly practical for stable, water-phase incorporation without the microbial vulnerability of raw aloe juice. Formulators favour this powder form for its extended shelf life, ease of shipping and handling, and consistent potency, particularly in formulations targeting reactive, sensitised, or post-insult skin where acemannan's documented anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting activity is desirable.
Technical Properties
pH Range
4.0-6.0
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
267.28
g/mol
LogP
3.90
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
62.9
Angstroms squared
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 gel, spray-dried or freeze-dried and concentrated
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER
- Common Name
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Category
- actives