In vitro study of the physicochemical and biological properties of Aloe vera gel and its use for the development of a cream
Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis Miller, a member of the Liliaceae family, has been used for centuries for therapeutic purposes and is cultivated around the world. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and biological properties of Aloe vera gel for its potential use in cosmetics. Leaves were...
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Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias
2025
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| Sumario: | Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis Miller, a member of the Liliaceae family, has been used for centuries for therapeutic purposes and is cultivated around the world. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and biological properties of Aloe vera gel for its potential use in cosmetics. Leaves were harvested from theMorad nursery in Khemis-Miliana, and the gel extracted was analyzed. The gel, composed of 98 % water, had the following characteristics: yield = 45.31 %, pH = 4.45, acidity = 0.046 ± 0.007 %, Brix = 1.335 %, conductivity = 1.855 %, and relative density = 0.995 g/mL. It exhibited notable antioxidant activity (IC50 = 49.83 mg/mL) and antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Klebsiella pneumoniae, but showed no inhibitory activity on Candida albicans ATCC 10231. A cosmetic cream formulated with the gel evidencedmoisturizing and anti-aging properties, supporting the potential of Aloe vera inskin care applications.
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