: 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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The bath products are by Le Labo and feature a custom black tea scent enriched with vitamin E and aloe vera.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One 2021 randomized control trial, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and only included 60 participants, found that aloe vera vaginal cream could help effectively manage vaginal atrophy, which includes dryness as a symptom.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Its blend of jojoba oil, glycerin, aloe vera, and thermal water sourced from Iceland delivers an intense surge of hydration while soothing sensitive skin, leaving you with your bounciest, softest complexion yet.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
That’s not the case with this alcohol-free hydrating toner by Thayers, which instead uses witch hazel (a natural astringent) to regulate oil levels, as well as rosewater and aloe vera to restore hydration.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One 2021 randomized control trial, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and only included 60 participants, found that aloe vera vaginal cream could help effectively manage vaginal atrophy, which includes dryness as a symptom.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Its blend of jojoba oil, glycerin, aloe vera, and thermal water sourced from Iceland delivers an intense surge of hydration while soothing sensitive skin, leaving you with your bounciest, softest complexion yet.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
That’s not the case with this alcohol-free hydrating toner by Thayers, which instead uses witch hazel (a natural astringent) to regulate oil levels, as well as rosewater and aloe vera to restore hydration.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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