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We use aloe vera in powder or juice form, depending on the type of cosmetic products in which it is formulated. We formulate it mainly in our skincare products for its moisturizing benefits and in our after-sun cosmetic products for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Sunburnt skin is soothed.

With our responsible sourcing program, in collaboration with Pronatura and MexiAloe, we plan to enable 30 households in 5 villages to grow aloe by 2022.

Aloe vera is known for its moisturizing and repairing properties, it soothes and calms irritations.

The Facts:

• A scientific study¹  has shown that aloe vera formulated in a cosmetic product applied once a day for 1 to 2 consecutive weeks, improves skin hydration.
• A study² highlights the virtues of aloe vera, in particular its scientifically proven properties on skin repair. Its use is known to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and the visible signs of aging.

1 S.E. Dal’Belo & al.” Moisturizing effect of cosmetic formulations containing Aloe vera extract in different concentrations assessed by skin bioengineering techniques.” Skin Res Technol. 2006 Nov;12(4):241-6

2  R. Rajeswari & al. «Aloe vera: The Miracle Plant Its Medicinal and Traditional Uses in India. » Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, No 8192, vol 1, issue 4

Aloe vera is a plant from the succulent family. Full of water and rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it is known for the moisturizing properties of the gel extracted from its leaves.

In our cosmetic products, aloe vera appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging under the names ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF WATER oder ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER.

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Aloe vera is a plant that grows naturally in hot, dry climates. Native to the Arabian Peninsula, it is widely cultivated throughout the world, mainly in Mexico, the southern United States, Spain and India.

In 2019, we launched a responsible sourcing program with our partners, the NGO Pronatura and our supplier Mexialoe in Mexico in the state of Campèche (Yucatan). The objective is to introduce organic aloe cultivation to small farmers to generate new income and strengthen the role of women in participating households, while conducting awareness campaigns on biodiversity protection. The project is in an area rich in biodiversity made up of dense forests, wetlands and savannah interspersed with farming areas.