Alovera Extract

About Alovera Extract

Aloe Vera Extract is a concentrated form of the bioactive compounds derived from the Aloe vera plant, a succulent known for its thick, fleshy leaves filled with a clear, gel-like substance. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare due to its soothing, healing, and moisturizing properties.

Key Features of Aloe Vera Extract:

• Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller

• Common Names: Aloe, Ghritkumari (in Ayurveda)

• Plant Parts Used: Primarily the inner leaf gel, and sometimes the latex (the yellowish sap beneath the leaf skin)

Types of Extracts:

1. Aloe Gel Extract: From the inner leaf; used topically and in cosmetics.

2. Aloe Latex Extract: From the leaf rind; used as a laxative (with caution).

3. Whole Leaf Extract: Contains both gel and latex components, often processed to remove aloin (a strong laxative compound).

Primary Health & Cosmetic Benefits:

1. Skin Healing & Soothing Used for burns, sunburns, wounds, and skin irritation.

2. Moisturizing Hydrates skin and is included in many lotions and creams.

3. Anti-inflammatory Reduces skin redness, swelling, and inflammation.

4. Antioxidant Contains vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene that protect against oxidative stress.

5. Digestive Support Aloe vera juice (properly processed) may help soothe the gut and support digestion.

6. Immune Support Contains polysaccharides that may help modulate immune function.

Active Compounds:

• Aloein and Aloin A (in latex)

• Acemannan (a polysaccharide)

• Saponins

• Vitamins (A, C, E, B12)

• Amino acids and enzymes

Safety & Considerations:

• Topical use is generally very safe for most skin types.

• Oral use should be cautious; unprocessed latex can be harsh and act as a strong laxative.

• Choose decolorized (aloin-free) aloe products for internal use.

• Some people may experience allergic skin reactions.