Scalp hydration

Aloe Vera

Ultra-hydrating gel-extract that soothes irritation, calms redness and restores the scalp's moisture barrier without weight.

HydrationScalp ComfortBarrier SupportHumectantUsed in · Ghori Rosemary Mint & Biotin Oil

Aloe Vera — botanical active used in Green Wealth hair care

Latin: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Origin: Aloe barbadensis inner-leaf gel
Process: Cold-pressed, filtered extract
Dose: In-formula
Family: Asphodelaceae
Part used: Inner-leaf gel, purified and decolourised

Active compounds

— Acemannan polysaccharides
— Glucomannans
— Amino acids
— Plant sterols

About

Delivers deep, non-greasy hydration to the scalp while soothing inflammation that can slow growth.

What it does

Deeply hydrates the scalp
Calms itch and redness
Reinforces the moisture barrier
Delivers actives more efficiently

How it works

Hydration

Acemannan-rich polysaccharides bind water at the scalp surface and help reduce moisture loss.

Barrier

Plant sterols and natural sugars support a calmer, more comfortable scalp barrier.

Conditioning

Amino acids and polysaccharides add slip without the weight of a heavy occlusive oil.

Evidence

Topical aloe is supported primarily for hydration and skin-soothing effects; evidence for direct hair regrowth remains limited.

History & heritage

Aloe vera has been documented in skin and scalp care for more than 3,500 years. The Ebers Papyrus of ancient Egypt described aloe preparations, while Greek, Roman, Ayurvedic and Unani traditions used the fresh inner-leaf gel for heat, dryness and irritated skin. Modern cosmetic processing removes the yellow latex layer and purifies the clear gel so its water-binding polysaccharides can be used without the irritating anthraquinones found in whole-leaf sap.

Traditional uses through history

01Cooling gel for sun-exposed or irritated skin
02Ayurvedic scalp pack for heat, dryness and flaking
03Unani preparation for soothing the skin barrier
04Fresh-leaf hair mask used to improve softness and manageability

Modern research

Aloe's best-supported topical role is moisturising and soothing rather than directly stimulating hair growth. Its acemannan-rich polysaccharide fraction forms a flexible, water-binding film and supports the appearance of barrier recovery. Laboratory and clinical skin research also describes anti-inflammatory and wound-supporting activity, but evidence for treating alopecia remains limited; in this formula aloe is used to improve scalp comfort and condition the application environment.

How it actually works

Step 01

Binds water at the scalp

Acemannan and glucomannans form a light hydrophilic film that slows moisture loss without leaving a heavy oily layer.

Step 02

Supports barrier comfort

Polysaccharides and plant sterols help calm the look of redness and support recovery from dryness or repeated cleansing.

Step 03

Conditions the surface

Amino acids and natural sugars improve slip, helping reduce friction between strands and making the scalp treatment easier to distribute.

Best for

Dry or tight scalpVisible flakingScalp discomfortLightweight hydration

Safety

Purified, decolourised inner-leaf aloe is generally well tolerated topically. Patch test before first use, avoid broken skin, and discontinue if irritation occurs. This cosmetic use should not be confused with ingesting aloe latex.

Pairs well with