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Aloe vera

Aloe barbadensis

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Oil = Moisturizing. Emollient. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive skin. Gel = Wound healing. Epithelizing. Moisturizing. Refreshing. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritant. Soothing. Skin protector.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

North and East Africa

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

In traditional medicine, the gel is used to treat wounds, burns, cuts and other skin problems.

Curiosities

Curiosities

It has a gelatinous core, where water is stored, is used in a number of pharmaceutical products.