What it is
Aloe ferox leaf extract is obtained from Cape aloe, a succulent native to southern Africa related to the more familiar Aloe vera. In skincare it is used as a botanical conditioning agent that helps calm and soften the skin and contributes a hydrated feel. It is generally used at low to moderate concentrations within a formulation.
Safety & warnings
Aloe-derived extracts are generally well tolerated in cosmetics. Some aloe materials can contain naturally occurring constituents from the leaf, so processing and grade influence tolerability; sensitivity is possible but uncommon at cosmetic use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the leaves of the Cape aloe plant (Aloe ferox), typically in a water or glycol carrier.
Questions everyone asks
How is Aloe ferox different from Aloe vera?
Aloe ferox, or Cape aloe, is a related southern African species used similarly as a soothing, conditioning botanical.
What does Aloe ferox leaf extract do in sunscreen?
It serves as a soothing and conditioning botanical that helps skin feel calm and hydrated.