Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract in Nail Defender
The windowsill succulent, valued by the brand for soothing and hydrating compounds.*
Quick answer
Aloe leaf extract is the fourth name on the label, listed as Aloe barbadensis. The brand calls it naturally rich in soothing and hydrating compounds.*
Think windowsill
Aloe is a succulent with thick, pointed leaves that store water, so the plant copes well with heat and dry soil. Cut a leaf and a clear, slippery gel appears, and that gel is the part people know best.
It has lived on kitchen windowsills for generations, which makes it one of the most familiar plants on the list.
What the brand says
According to the brand, aloe brings soothing and hydrating compounds to the formula.* It also helps explain why the brand can call the spray fast-absorbing and residue-free,* since aloe is a light, watery plant rather than a heavy oil.
The brand does not print amounts, so we do not state any.
Water meets oil
Most other names on the label are acids or oils. 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.
If you like to picture formulas, imagine a glass of water beside a small dish of oil.
A habit that pairs well
After you wash your hands, pat the skin around your nails dry. A little everyday moisturizer on the skin nearby, and then clean, dry nails, make the spray step quick and tidy.
The five easy steps are on the using-it page.
Where to next
Read about the nut and seed side of the formula in the four-oil plant blend.