Ingredient reference
Aloe Vera
Aloe appears on a cosmetic ingredient list as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — or as an extract, or as a powder reconstituted in water. The exact wording tells you which preparation was used.
Reading the name
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the pressed inner-leaf gel. You may also see Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, or a powder listed separately alongside water. These are different preparations of the same plant, and they are not interchangeable on a label.
Where it sits in the list
Aloe belongs to the water phase of a formula. In a product built around it, you will see it at or near the top of the list, sometimes in place of water. Further down, it is present in smaller amounts. Our Tea Tree Gel records Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice in its complete ingredient list.
What it does in a formula
It works as a humectant and as a carrier: it holds water, and it gives a gel its spreadable texture. Products described as aloe gels are usually built around it for both reasons at once.
What this page does not do
This is an ingredient reference. It describes what the ingredient is, how it behaves in a formula, and where it appears in our catalogue. It does not make a performance, safety, suitability or timeline claim, and it does not replace the complete ingredient list on a product page.
Quick answers
Is aloe juice the same as aloe extract?
They are different preparations of the same plant. The complete ingredient list names the one used.
Does aloe near the top of a list mean there is more of it?
Ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration down to one percent. Higher generally means more, but below one percent the order is at the formulator's discretion.
Which Papa & Filles product records aloe?
The Tea Tree Gel. Its complete ingredient list is on its product page.
Where do I find the complete formula?
On the product page for the item you are considering. Read the complete ingredient list there before purchasing.
In these formulas
Each product page carries its own complete ingredient list. Read it there before purchasing.
