ALOE VERA

Botanical name: Aloe barbadensis Mill.

Family name: ALOACEAE

              Aloe vera is a long-living herbaceous plant that is popularly grown as an ornamental and herbal plant. It is native to Africa but is spread through all tropical countries. In traditional Thai medicine, the extract from yellowish resin is used to remedy swelling and inflammation, caused by burns, scalds, sunburn and insect bites. In addition, aloe vera can be used as an astringent and an emollient. Aloin in Aloe Vera will reduce the absorption of UV up to 20-30%. For this property, it is used in sunscreen products. The most used part of aloe vera is gel, which contains polysaccharide and glucomanine. These two substances are mainly used for emolliency, protection against UV rays, and moisturization. The most commonly used products are shampoos and liquid soaps. Aloesin (aloe vera extract), composed of 5% barbaloin, is used to protect skin and hair from sunlight caused oxidation and dehydration.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF ALOE VERA EXTRACT