Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
What Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides is & what it does
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides are the purified sugar polymers isolated from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf. In skincare they are commonly used as humectants and soothing, film-forming agents that help bind water and calm the feel of skin. They are water-soluble and appear in hydrating gels, after-sun products, and moisturizers. They are not a UV filter and carry no concerns flagged here.
What are Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides?
They are the purified sugar polymers isolated from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf. They are used as humectants and soothing, film-forming agents.
What do Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides do in skincare?
They help bind water and calm the feel of skin, so they appear in hydrating gels, after-sun products, and moisturizers. They are not a UV filter.
Are Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides safe?
They are generally considered gentle and well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for them here. They are mainly valued for hydration and soothing.
Sunscreens with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Clinique Moisture Surge SPF 25 Sheer Hydrator
65/100
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Clinique Moisture Surge SPF25 Sheer Hydrator
65/100