Botanical Ingredient
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe vera is one of the most universally recognized medicinal plants on earth, with documented use stretching back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, where it was called 'the plant of immortality.' The gel inside its thick, succulent leaves contains over 75 active compounds — including acemannan, salicylic acid, lignin, saponins, and vitamins A, C, and E — that produce a broad spectrum of wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and antimicrobial effects. Aloe thrives in hot, dry conditions and is exceptionally well-suited to Florida's climate.
Traditional Uses
- Burn and wound treatment across virtually all herbal traditions
- Moisturizing and skin-soothing agent for dry or irritated skin
- Anti-inflammatory topical for sunburn, eczema, and dermatitis
- Antimicrobial skin treatment in Ayurvedic and African traditions
- Traditional hair and scalp conditioning
Key Properties
Did You Know
Cleopatra reportedly used aloe vera gel as part of her daily beauty regimen, and Alexander the Great is said to have conquered the island of Socotra specifically to secure its aloe supply for treating his soldiers' wounds.
Our Sourcing
Aloe vera grows year-round in InVine's Florida garden in Tallahassee, thriving in the warm, humid climate with minimal care. We harvest the mature outer leaves and extract the gel fresh for use, preserving the full spectrum of active compounds.
Why We Use It
Aloe vera is the plant everyone knows — and for good reason. The gel is genuinely one of the most effective topical healers in the botanical world. I grow it because having a living first-aid kit steps from the workshop is practical, and because the acemannan and polysaccharide content brings real moisturizing and healing depth to any formula it touches. It is one of the most generous plants in the garden — always producing, always useful.