: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
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: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence
a skin cream that contains aloe vera
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings—overwatering is the biggest mistake people make with aloe vera.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
The different product lines have slightly different additives for either muscle, nerve, or foot discomfort, including arnica, capsaicin, urea or aloe vera.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings—overwatering is the biggest mistake people make with aloe vera.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
The different product lines have slightly different additives for either muscle, nerve, or foot discomfort, including arnica, capsaicin, urea or aloe vera.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Sulfate-free formulas and ingredients like aloe vera, hydrolyzed proteins, shea butter, and lightweight oils boost moisture without weighing strands down.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aloe vera
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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