: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also
: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
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a skin cream that contains aloe vera
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Keep an eye out for humectants like glycerin or aloe vera, which draw moisture into the hair, keeping your curls hydrated and bouncy.
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Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of gardenia extract, rosewater, aloe vera, thyme, and even seaweed extract.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Good alternatives include Vaseline, aloe vera, or even coconut oil.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Their soft, storyteller vibe and lovely harmonies felt like aloe vera for the soul.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2024
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Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of gardenia extract, rosewater, aloe vera, thyme, and even seaweed extract.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Good alternatives include Vaseline, aloe vera, or even coconut oil.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Their soft, storyteller vibe and lovely harmonies felt like aloe vera for the soul.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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