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Is there an ingredient called aloe barbadensis gel?
  • Elana44Elana44
    Hi Beauty Brains, i need a clarification on this botanical.
    I know that there are these natural forms of aloe barbadensis^

    aloe barbadensis flower extract
    aloe barbadensis leaf extract
    aloe barbadensis leaf juice
    aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
    aloe barbadensis leaf polysaccharides
    aloe barbadensis leaf water

    But what is aloe barbadensis gel? Is it all-natural or is it made of one of the forms above by the help of some chemical?
  • Elana44Elana44
    And i am kind of wondering if there is any scientific proof of aloe barbadensis effectiveness ( especially in cosmetics). Would be good if you could spill some light, dear Brains :)
  • alchemist
    When it's first squeezed from the Aloe leaf the extract could be described as a very runny gel, but by the time it's cleaned up it a liquid.  The juice is then sold as is or spray dried to make the powder.

    Most gels on the market will be thickened up with another ingredient and have preservatives added.  Commonaly the powder is used because it's much easier to store and handle as a raw material
  • Right BrainRight Brain
    Check out this: http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/02/03/aloe-vera-actually-works/

    And to answer your original question is the "gel" name is not the official designation. The names you listed above are.
  • Elana44Elana44
    Thanks a lot, Right Brain! This is really helpful, especially the link. I see that it is very effective on wounds. Do you think aloe vera gel is as effective in shampoos? I've even heard that some people drink this gel and am wondering what it can do for health and whether it is safe..

    So if aloe barbadensis gel is not an official name for this ingredient, why would the manufacturer (German brand LR Cosmetics in this case) put it like this in the ingredients list? Is it a mistake or it just makesthe product look cooler?
  • Right BrainRight Brain
    Ingredient labeling is complicated and sometimes companies are off a little bit. It happens all the time.

    Aloe Vera doesn't really do anything from a shampoo because it rinses away.
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