aloe vera

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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

Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence

a skin cream that contains aloe vera

Recent Examples on the Web The monthly subscription kit also includes a pre-shave oil, shaving brush and shaving cream enriched with shea butter, vitamin E and aloe vera. — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, "200 Black-owned businesses to support in 2021," 27 Feb. 2021 The newest and most popular blend, sandalwood, is scented with notes of leather, musk, spice, cedarwood, smoke, and cardamom crafted with a blend of safflower oil, green tea extract, glycerin and inner leaf aloe vera. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Pop-up igloos at Ocean Edge Resort, a car rental app comes to Boston, and Club Med debuts in Canada," 17 Feb. 2021 The publication filmed the entire procedure, in which a plastic surgeon used a special mixture of medical-grade adhesive remover, aloe vera, olive oil, and acetone. — Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, "Woman finally gets Gorilla Glue out of hair after four-hour surgery," 11 Feb. 2021 Fifteen years later, the family would do an addition, putting in a large closet and a greenhouse for cacti and jade and aloe vera. — Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, "Fairytale $2M home outside of Minneapolis was inspired by medieval castles," 22 Jan. 2021 Plus, DUDE Wipes are unscented and contain naturally soothing aloe vera and vitamin E to pamper your behind. — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, "20 personal care products designed specifically for men," 8 Oct. 2020 Some easy-to-care-for indoor plants include lucky bamboo, succulents, aloe vera, peace lily, snake, jade and ZZ plants. — Helen Bond, Dallas News, "Happiness hacks: Here are three ways to a happier you," 28 Dec. 2020 The Linhart toothpaste contains aloe vera and linämel, enamel protection formulated with three essential ingredients: theobromine, fluoride, and xylitol. — Rachel King, Fortune, "The best beauty and wellness presents of 2020," 1 Nov. 2020 Key ingredients include skin-calming green tea extract and hydrating aloe vera extract. — Gabrielle Pharms, USA TODAY, "10 amazing beauty gifts from BIPOC-owned brands," 19 Dec. 2020

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aloe vera

noun

English Language Learners Definition of aloe vera

: 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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