Aloe Vera Juice

INCI Name

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Botanical Name

Aloe barbadensis

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice marketed as Aloe Vera Juice is the raw, fluid extract from the inner leaf. Naturally rich in polysaccharides and phytosterols, it serves as a hydrating and soothing aqueous phase in formulations like toners, lotions, and serums. Decolorized, purified juice ensures compatibility with sensitive and dry skin.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Humectant
Scent Profile
Neutral
Is It Natural?
Naturally Derived (Processed)
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

All
Sensitive
Dry
Baby/Child Safe
Considered Safe for Babies
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Humectant, soothing, skin-conditioning

Product Type(s):

Toner
Lotion
Serum

Typical Usage Range:

Typically 10–50% in emulsions, up to 100% in aqueous bases

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Supportive Qualities

Moisturizing, calming, supports skin recovery, after-sun relief

Primary Components:

Polysaccharides (acemannan), water, phytosterols

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Important to Know

Possible allergic reaction; ensure decolorized (low anthraquinones)

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Cold pressing (inner leaf juice)

Select cold-pressed inner leaf juice; ensure high polysaccharide content; decolorized to reduce latex compounds; ideal for toners, lotions, and serums

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.