New: Aloe Vera 200x (Powder)

Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant. The stems are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, and some varieties show white flecks on the upper and lower stem surfaces.

Scientific evidence for the cosmetic and therapeutic effectiveness of Aloe vera is limited and typically contradictory. Despite this, the cosmetic and alternative medicine industries regularly make claims regarding the soothing, moisturizing and healing properties of Aloe vera.

It is common practice for cosmetic companies to add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, razors and shampoos.

The 200x designation refers to the fact that it takes 200 pounds of the Aloe vera inner gel fillets to make one pound of aloe extract. This concentrated aloe is made with the intent to retain as much of the plant’s natural makeup as possible. This is done by never filtering the product, thus leaving the natural component as a whole, and by never letting the product reach a temperature over 99° Fahrenheit. This low-heat dehydration system ensures that the long polysaccharide chains remain intact, as they are found in nature.

The powder form is more economical than the liquid and not as susceptible to spoilage. Reconstituted Aloe vera powder should be kept refrigerated or preserved to maintain shelf-life. Adding water will not turn Aloe vera powder into a gel.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com