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Aloe: Activity, Consistency, Authenticity and More: A Review.
- Source :
- Cosmetics & Toiletries; Apr2020, Vol. 135 Issue 4, p22-30, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The article explore how sources of Aloe vera can vary in chemistry, and what to consider when formulating with this ingredient. It mentions that Aloe vera have multiple claimed skin care benefits that link to the plant's growth, cultivation and harvets; and also mentions that aloe gel can act as a humectant, likely driven by the polysaccharide content, and an emollient to soften and smooth skin and improve skin barrier function.
- Subjects :
- ALOE vera
SKIN care
PLANT growth
POLYSACCHARIDES
HUMECTANTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03614387
- Volume :
- 135
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 142630455