: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also
: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
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a skin cream that contains aloe vera
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However, avoid products with humectants, like glycerin and aloe vera, which do not always work well with high porosity hair.6
Talk to your stylist before treating your hair.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Other antioxidants present in aloe vera include carotenoids and polyphenols.4 The antioxidants present in aloe vera may protect human cells from damage.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Infused with aloe vera to nourish and soothe, there’s also vitamin E to calm and hydrate.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Buy a product that’s specifically geared to soothe the area (be careful of men’s aftershaves, which aren’t the same thing), or use a mild natural moisturizer like aloe vera to hydrate and protect your skin.
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—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Other antioxidants present in aloe vera include carotenoids and polyphenols.4 The antioxidants present in aloe vera may protect human cells from damage.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Infused with aloe vera to nourish and soothe, there’s also vitamin E to calm and hydrate.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Buy a product that’s specifically geared to soothe the area (be careful of men’s aftershaves, which aren’t the same thing), or use a mild natural moisturizer like aloe vera to hydrate and protect your skin.
6.
—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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