Aloe Vera Uses in the Personal Care Industry

The personal care industry and aloe vera have been tightly bound for millennia. Derived from the Arabic word alloeh, which translates to “shining bitter substance,” and vera, which is Latin for “true,” Aloe vera lives up to its truly shining, bitter moniker. At the turn of the first century, Greek scientists deemed aloe the “universal panacea” while Egyptians believed it was the plant of immortality. Personal care ingredient supplier Bell Chem stocks this wondrous product for your personal care needs.

SKIN AND WOUND CARE

Nefertiti and Cleopatra relied on aloe to maintain their youthful complexions. Aloe vera is loaded with antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E which neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for breaking down cellular function. When they are eliminated, cells live healthier lives and your skin glows with vitality.

More than a skin beautifier, though, aloe vera’s most famous use is in the treatment of severe radiation dermatitis and surface wounds. Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus both treated soldiers’ and sailors’ wounds with aloe vera. In today’s world, aloe vera is the go-to cure for insect stings, sunburn, and minor skin breaks.

HOW DOES ALOE VERA DO THAT?

Enzymes within aloe vera reduce dermal inflammation. These enzymes work with the aid of minerals, and aloe contains calcium, chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc to stimulate the enzymes into action. Aloe also contains 4 fatty acids that provide both analgesic and antiseptic properties. Aloe vera’s anti-inflammatory hormones aid in wound repair, and it is replete with amino acids (it contains 20 of the required 22 amino acids necessary for life as well as 7 out of 8 essential amino acids). To aid in absorption, aloe vera also contains lignin. Need more? How about saponins to clean wounds as they sterilize them? 

WHERE TO FIND ALOE VERA

• Aloe vera is regularly used in cleansers where it cleans the epidermis and reduces scarring.

• The antioxidants in aloe vera make it ideal for use in facial masks and skin toners.

• Aloe vera’s enzymes reduce the inflammation brought on by excess sun or heat exposure.

• The hygroscopic polysaccharides in aloe’s gel provide dry skin with much-needed moisture while, surprisingly, acting as a barricade to external microbes.

Bell Chem is your personal care ingredient supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including aloe vera. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.

Aloe Vera – From Plant to Personal Care Raw Material

Aloe Vera, a succulent green plant with thick, fleshy leaves can commonly be found in Florida – but did you know that this plant is cited as being used in herbal medicine dating all the way back to before the first century AD? The earliest documented use of Aloe Vera comes from the ancient Egyptians, but it was also grown and used by King Solomon. Even back then, people discovered the rejuvenating, healing, moisturizing, and soothing properties of this species of plant. Aloe Vera is a rich source of many chemical compounds. In fact, the plant contains more than 200 different biologically active substances such as vitamins, minerals, lignin, enzymes, sugars, sterols, amino acids, and salicylic acid. This plant also contains seven essential amino acids including Lysine, Threonine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine, Phenylalanine, and Methionine.

Extracts from Aloe Vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries because of its “rejuvenating” properties. Aloe Vera gel is used as an ingredient in commercially available lotions, body wash, shampoos, sunscreens, and more. In addition, Aloe Vera gel is used in the production of many food products such as yogurt, beverages, and even some desserts - although at high doses, it has toxic properties when ingested. Also, Aloe Vera is used world-wide in traditional herbal medicines.

At our Orlando chemical supply company, Aloe Vera raw material is just one of the many personal care raw materials that we supply. We also stock many hard to find tech-grade chemicals, custom compounds, USP ingredients, botanical ingredients, and more. Call us at 407-339-BELL (2355) for a full list of our chemical products.