FSS ALOE EXTRACT G Aloe barbadensis, or Aloe vera, is a succulent plant that has been coined the names “magic plant,” “wonder plant,” and “native healer” due to its numerous beneficial properties1. Found in the dry regions of Africa, Europe, and America, as well as in warm, tropical areas, Aloe barbadensis is a shrubby or arborescent, succulent, pea greencolored plant. It has thick, spiny, and tapered leaves that grow from a short stalk near ground level in a rosette pattern. As one of the most powerful and well-known medicinal plants, Aloe barbadensis has been used for more than five thousand years, with traces of it being found in multiple civilizations. The Egyptians even termed Aloe as “the plant of immortality.” Nowadays, its widespread usage in cosmetics has led it to have a strong global reputation, particularly for its use in treating sunburn, as a wound healing aid, and fighting against cell aging2. FSS Aloe Extract G harnesses the power of Aloe barbadensis to help naturally nourish and rejuvenate skin and hair. Belonging to the Liliaceae family, Aloe barbadensis contains mostly water, yet has a high enzyme content and other potentially active constituents, including lignin, saponins, salicyclic acid, amino acids, and more. Inside this botanical’s leaf is a jelly-like substance in which the gel contains two hormones (auxin and gibberellins) that help provide healing and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce skin inflammation2. Aloe barbadensis has a higher gel content compared to other species, with the gel often being used as a base for creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, facial cleansing tonics, and other products due to its moisturizing effect1. Additionally, Aloe barbadensis has been reported to possess antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, UV protective, and wound and burn healing capabilities3. A study evaluating the efficacy of a cream containing Aloe barbadensis leaf extract on epidermal hydration and skin elasticity demonstrated the ability of Aloe barbadensis cream to increase skin firmness, improve moisture content, and enhance elasticity4. These scientific findings help exemplify the vast use of Aloe barbadensis in the cosmetic and personal care industry. FSS Aloe Extract G may be used to capitalize on the benefits associated with Aloe barbadensis into a variety of hair and skin applications. Benefits: • Rejuvenating • Nourishing References: 1. Kupnik, Kaja, et al. “Antimicrobial efficiency of aloe arborescens and aloe barbadensis natural and commercial products.” Plants 10.1 (2021): 92. 2. Tiwari, Mini, and Manish Upadhayay. “The medicinal plant components and applications (Aloe vera).” Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 6.3 (2018): 89-95. 3. Chikdu, D¹, et al. “Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles by using Aloe barbadensis and its antibacterial activity.” Journal of Global Biosciences 4.7 (2015): 2713-2719. 4. Naser, Wisam. “NEW ADVANCES REGARDING SKIN ANTI-AGING BOTANICALS: A REVIEW.” FSS10146 inci
