Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract in Nail Defender
The windowsill succulent, valued by the brand for soothing and hydrating compounds.*
At a glance
Aloe leaf extract is the fourth name on the label, listed as Aloe barbadensis. The brand says it is naturally rich in soothing and hydrating compounds.*
Where it comes from
Aloe is a succulent with thick, spiky leaves that hold water, so it copes with heat and dry soil. Snap a leaf and a clear, slippery gel oozes out. That gel is the part most people recognize.
It has been a kitchen-window plant for generations, which makes it one of the most familiar names on the list.
Role on this label
The brand credits aloe with soothing and hydrating compounds.* It also helps explain the fast-absorbing, residue-free feel the brand describes,* because aloe is light and watery rather than heavy and oily.
No amounts are printed, so we do not quote any.
Water beside oil
Most other names here are acids or oils, and aloe is the watery one. The richer, conditioning side comes from the four-oil blend and vitamin E, so the formula balances light with rich.
Picture a glass of water next to a small dish of oil.
A habit that helps
After washing your hands, pat the skin around your nails dry. Dry skin and clean nails make the spray step quick and tidy.
The short routine lives on the daily routine page.
Next stop
Read about the nut and seed oils in the plant oil blend.