Earth Therapeutics 95% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 4 moreGood evidence
“This gel soothes, hydrates and protects the skin with a luxurious, non-greasy formula.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: hydrolyzed collagen.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice1,2-hexanediol~1.7–2.6%
Methylpropanediol~2.8–4.2%
Carbomer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~1.7–2.6%
Polysorbate 20~1.5–2.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.8%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEthyl hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
Veronica officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Primula veris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractRosa damascena extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ethyl hexanediol, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Primula veris extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Parfum, Citrus limon fruit extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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