Aloe vera is a natural product that is frequently used in the field of cosmetology. It contains 75 potentially active constituents, including vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids, and amino acids. Aloe gel might help some skin conditions like psoriasis, speed up wound healing by improving blood circulation, and combat certain types of bacteria and fungi. It also has moisturizing effects and anti-acne effect. Aloe latex contains chemicals that work as a laxative, and taking aloe latex by mouth can reduce constipation. However, ingestion of aloe preparations is associated with diarrhea, hypokalemia, pseudomelanosis coli, kidney failure, as well as phototoxicity and hypersensitive.

When it comes to distinguishing between good and bad aloe vera products, it is important to avoid products that leave in a substance called Anthraquiones, which are latex-like chemicals between the gel and the rind. The Anthraquiones are what makes it sticky and hard, and they are associated with safety concerns. Aloe should be the first ingredient in the product, and the law requires ingredients to be listed in order from most prominent to least prominent. For supplements, make sure the ingredients don’t include ‘inner leaf gel’ or ‘juice capsules,’ which are the cheap way to scrape off the gel, not worry about the Anthraquiones and leave all the nutrients behind.