: 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
Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence
a skin cream that contains aloe vera
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Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.
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Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Take a look at the ingredients list for lightweight oils and butters, soothing aloe vera, and hydrating ceramides.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.
—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
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Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Take a look at the ingredients list for lightweight oils and butters, soothing aloe vera, and hydrating ceramides.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.
—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
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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