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| Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | antimicrobial/antibacterial, preservative | ||
| Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Organic | soothing, moisturizer/humectant | goodie |
Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera GelIngredients explained
It's an alternative, natural preservative that comes from radishes fermented with Leuconostoc kimchii, a lactic acid bacteria that has been used to make traditional Korean dish, kimchi. During the fermentation process, a peptide is secreted from the bacteria that has significant antimicrobial properties.
It is one of the more promising natural preservatives that can be used even alone (recommended at 2-4%), but it's not as effective as more common alternatives, like parabens or phenoxyethanol.
Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her book that most of the evidence is anecdotal and the plant might be a bit overhyped.
What research does confirm about Aloe is that it’s a great moisturizer and has several anti-inflammatory (among others contains salicylates, polysaccharides, magnesium lactate and C-glucosyl chromone) as well as some antibacterial components. It also helps wound healing and skin regeneration in general. All in all definitely a goodie.
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| what‑it‑does | antimicrobial/antibacterial | preservative |
| what‑it‑does | soothing | moisturizer/humectant |