The polysaccharide fraction of aloe vera leaves, used as a film-forming, humectant and emollient ingredient.
What it is
Aloe barbadensis leaf polysaccharides are, according to CosIng, the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the leaf of aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis. CosIng lists it as an emollient, film-forming, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the composition of the polysaccharide fraction.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.