aloe vera

noun \ -ˈver-ə , -ˈvir- \

Updated on: 4 Apr 2018

Definition of aloe vera

: 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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The sheer formula applies flawlessly and is packed with good-for-skin ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin C, aloe vera, and green tea.

— kathleen mulpeter, Health.com, "All Your Favorite Sunscreen Brands Are on Sale Right Now," 28 Mar. 2018
Homeowners with bathrooms that receive low levels of natural light should opt for plants like bamboo, aloe vera, heart-leafed philodendrons, orchids, spider plants, or Boston ferns, according to Apartment Therapy.

— jessica leigh mattern, Country Living, ""Shower Plants" Are the Easiest Way to Keep Your Bathroom Clean," 19 Apr. 2017
The tea tree oil in it also helps fight breakouts while jojoba, olive, grapeseed oils and aloe vera extract hydrate skin.

— kathleen hou, The Cut, "How I Used Korean Skin Care to Treat My Hormonal Acne," 9 Mar. 2018
So, what is a totally natural ingredient like aloe vera doing on the list?

— macaela mackenzie, Allure, "Why Aloe Vera May Disappear From Your Skin-Care Products, According to Experts," 2 Mar. 2018
And the Andaz Maui's Awili Spa has soothing aloe vera massages that will revitalize your skin after a long day on the beach.

— bridget hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Flight Deal: Mainland U.S. to Hawaii from $335 Round-Trip," 8 Feb. 2018
Unani and homeopathy — both promoted by Modi’s AYUSH Ministry — originate in Greece and Germany, respectively, and many countries have competing claims on the discovery of aloe vera’s medicinal properties.

— vidhi doshi, Washington Post, "How ghee, turmeric and aloe vera became India’s new instruments of soft power," 29 Jan. 2018
The property also has an organic vegetable garden that grows herbs and veggies for the resort’s kitchens and plants like aloe vera and coconut for the spa.

— kelly hushin, ELLE Decor, "Yes, You Should Still Go To Phuket… For These Hotels," 2 Mar. 2018
After cleansing, Ashleigh tones her skin with aloe vera gel to combat hyperpigmentation.

— karina hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, "How Riverdale Actress Ashleigh Murray Deals With Her Cystic Acne," 26 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of aloe vera

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at ²very

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First Known Use: 1766

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: a thick liquid that is produced by a kind of aloe plant and used in medicines, cosmetics, etc.; also : the plant that produces this liquid

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aloe vera

noun \ -ˈver-ə , -ˈvir- \

medical Definition of aloe vera

1 : a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

2 : an extract of the aloe vera plant; also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract

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