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Aloe Vera

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Also known as: Aloe Barbadensis · Aloe Gel · Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
SoothingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturisingHumectant

Nature's soothing gel — calms redness, hydrates, and speeds up skin recovery.

Skin types
All types
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Use when
AM & PM
Concentration
10–100%
What it does

Aloe vera gel is extracted from the leaves of the Aloe barbadensis plant and has been used medicinally for centuries. It contains polysaccharides that hydrate skin, polyphenols that reduce inflammation, and compounds like acemannan that support wound healing. It is particularly effective for calming sunburn, irritation, and post-procedure skin.

Benefits
  • Soothes redness, sunburn, and irritation
  • Lightweight hydration suitable for oily and sensitive skin
  • Supports wound healing and skin recovery
  • Contains antioxidants that neutralise free radicals
  • Reduces inflammation with regular use
How to layer
☀️ Morning routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
SPF
🌙 Evening routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
Face Oil
As the last step in your routine
Good for
All skinOily skinSensitive skinCombination skinNormal skin
Heads up
  • Rare contact allergy to aloe — patch test if highly sensitive
  • Decolorised and purified extracts are safer than whole leaf juice (which contains aloin)
How to use

Can be applied directly to clean skin as a serum, mixed with other ingredients, or used as a post-sun soother. Works at any step of the routine.

Typical concentration: 10–100% in leave-on products