: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
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: 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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Meanwhile, niacinamide, witch hazel, and aloe vera work together to calm irritation, reduce redness, and ease razor burn, even on sensitive skin.
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Much like the hotel's general ethos and philosophy, treatments at the spa are inspired by the hotel's surroundings, and treatments often feature the use of botanicals like sage, aloe vera, passionfruit, and starfruit extracts.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Each one is made with hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin C to brighten the complexion, and aloe vera to soothe the skin.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
The sulfate-free body wash taps moringa seed oil and aloe vera to hydrate, with the sweet and spicy scent of orange, cardamom and night-blooming jasmine to transport you to Morocco.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Much like the hotel's general ethos and philosophy, treatments at the spa are inspired by the hotel's surroundings, and treatments often feature the use of botanicals like sage, aloe vera, passionfruit, and starfruit extracts.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Each one is made with hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin C to brighten the complexion, and aloe vera to soothe the skin.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
The sulfate-free body wash taps moringa seed oil and aloe vera to hydrate, with the sweet and spicy scent of orange, cardamom and night-blooming jasmine to transport you to Morocco.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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