Aloe vera extract is a substance extracted from aloe vera, which is usually a colorless, transparent to brown, slightly sticky liquid that dries to a fine powder. It has no odor or slightly peculiar odor, is often used to make facial masks, has good hydrating properties anthraquinone compounds: is one of the important components in aloe extract, has multiple biological activities such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Such components as aloe emodin and chrysophanol play a significant role in the medicinal efficacy of aloe.
Polysaccharides: Aloe polysaccharides such as acemannan are believed to be related to the immune regulation and other functions of aloe. However, studies have shown that although it is generally believed that the beneficial properties of aloe vera may be attributed to polysaccharides, the specific bioactive components have not yet been fully clarified.
Phenols and flavonoids: They have antioxidant and other functions. For instance, Deepika Agarwal analyzed aloe vera extract through different methods and found that its ethanol and acetone extracts contained a certain amount of phenols and flavonoids, and had antioxidant activity.
Minerals: Aloe vera also contains minerals such as Cu, Mn, Zn, and Fe, and the content of these minerals varies among different extracts. For example, the contents of Mn and Zn are relatively high in acetone extract, the content of Fe is relatively high in ethanol extract, and the content of Cu is relatively high in water extract.
Promoting Wound Healing: Polysaccharides like acemannan in aloe vera extract enhance cell proliferation/migration stimulating fibroblast collagen production which accelerates wound healing while regulating immunity by attracting immune cells for pathogen clearance.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: Compounds such as aloin exhibit anti-inflammatory characteristics inhibiting mediators (e.g., TNF-α) thus alleviating inflammation through suppression of inflammatory cell activation.
Immune Regulation: Aloe polysaccharides boost immunity activating macrophage phagocytosis improving pathogen elimination alongside regulation of T/B-cell functions enhancing antibody production.
Anti-cancer Effects: Certain components may induce cancer cell apoptosis/inhibit proliferation/metastasis via modulation of signaling pathways but require further investigation into specific mechanisms involved.
Cosmetic Field
Moisturizing Effect: Polysaccharides effectively hydrate by binding water molecules retaining moisture aided by amino acids/vitamins balancing hydration levels on skin surfaces.
Antioxidant Properties: Antioxidants (vitamin C/E/flavonoids) combat free radicals mitigating cellular damage slowing aging signs where vitamin C reduces melanin synthesis brightening complexion whereas vitamin E safeguards membrane integrity ensuring proper functionality.
Soothing Repairing Action:Aloin/polysaccharide content soothes irritation/reduces inflammation/allergic responses promoting recovery/regeneration of compromised dermis layers.
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