Name

CAS No.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT*

85507-69-3

Propylene glycol

57-55-6

Methyl paraben 0.36%

99-76-3

Propyl paraben 0.04%

94-13-3

Botanical name

Aloe barbadensis

Part of plant used

Inner leaf

Physical state and appearance

Liquid

Color

Clear to Light Yellow

Odor

Slightly characteristic

pH

5.0 +/- 1.0

Specific gravity

1.02 +/- 0.20

Used

References

Skin conditioning

Cosmetic Ingredient Database. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=54346
Accessed: 8 May 2018

Emollient

Cosmetic Ingredient Database. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=54346
Accessed: 8 May 2018

Humectant

Cosmetic Ingredient Database. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=54346
Accessed: 8 May 2018

Dal’Belo, S.E., Gaspar, L.R., Maia Campos, P.M.B.G. (2006) Moisturizing effect of cosmetic formulations containing Aloe vera extract in different concentrations assessed by skin bioengineering techniques. Skin Research & Technology. 12(4): 241-246.

Oral Care

Cosmetic Ingredient Database. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=54346
Accessed: 8 May 2018

Wound healing

Fox, L.T., Mazumder, A., Dwivedi, A., Gerber, M., du Plessis, J., Hamman, J.H. (2017) In vitro wound healing and cytotoxic activity of the gel and whole-leaf materials from selected aloe species. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 200: 1-7

Antioxidant

Benson, K.F., Newman, R.A., Jensen, G.S. (2015) Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and skin regenerative properties of an Aloe vera-based extract of Nerium oleander leaves (NAE-8®). Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 8: 239-248.

Anti-inflammatory

Benson, K.F., Newman, R.A., Jensen, G.S. (2015) Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and skin regenerative properties of an Aloe vera-based extract of Nerium oleander leaves (NAE-8®). Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 8: 239-248.

Skin regenerative

Benson, K.F., Newman, R.A., Jensen, G.S. (2015) Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and skin regenerative properties of an Aloe vera-based extract of Nerium oleander leaves (NAE-8®). Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 8: 239-248.

Anti-microbial

Bertolini, P.F.R., Biondi Filno, O., Pomilio, A., Pindheiro, S.L., Carvalho, M.S. (2013) Antimicrobial capacity of Aloe vera and propolis dentifrice against Streptococcus mutans strains in toothbrushes: an in vitro study. Journal of Applied Oral Science 20(1): 32-37.

Enhance proliferation and collagen synthesis

Takahashi, M., Kitamoto, D., Asikin, Y., Takara, K., Wada, K. (2009) Liposomes Encapsulating Aloe vera Leaf gel Extract Significantly Enhance Proliferation and Collagen Synthesis in Human Skin Cell Lines. Journal of Oleo Science. 58(12): 643-650.

Process of extraction

Maceration and/or sonication

Extracting solvent

Propylene Glycol

Concentration

None

Fractionation

None

Plant Extract Ratio

Between 1:1.5 to 1:1

Solubility of the preparation

Alcohol, Water

Total plate count

< 1000 CFU/g

Yeast and Mold

< 1000 CFU/g