Aloe flower extract softens and hydrates skin, leaving it feeling smooth and moisturized. This natural ingredient comes from the nourishing aloe plant.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Succulent perennial
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Formula
C16H13NO3
Mol. Weight
267.28
CAS #
85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
While Aloe barbadensis has been used for millennia, the flowers specifically have received less historical attention than the gel, though they contain beneficial compounds studied in modern cosmetics.