Aloe Vera for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Calms irritation and adds light hydration. The classic for sunburned or reactive skin.

Why it works for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Soothes, calms inflammation, and adds light hydration. Aloe vera gel contains plant compounds with these effects. Small studies in mild eczema show modest improvement in eczema and itch. Use it in low-fragrance, stable formulas, and skip products that mix aloe with essential oils.

How Aloe Vera works

Polysaccharide- and glycoprotein-rich plant gel that soothes irritation and supports wound healing.

Evidence

4 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the Aloe Vera ingredient page.

journal2022

Tungkasamit T et al., Reduction in severity of radiation-induced dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients treated with topical aloe vera gel: A randomized multicenter double-blind placebo-controlled trial, European Journal of Oncology Nursing 2022;59:102164 — aloe vera reduced severity of moderate-to-severe radiation dermatitis

systematic review2019

Hekmatpou D et al., The effect of aloe vera clinical trials on prevention and healing of skin wound: a systematic review, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences 2019;44(1):1-9

systematic review2018

Burusapat C et al., Topical Aloe Vera Gel for Accelerated Wound Healing of Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial and Systematic Review, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2018;142(1):217-226 — aloe vera gel shortened donor-site reepithelialization to 11.5 vs 13.7 days

journal2009

Cho S et al., Dietary Aloe Vera Supplementation Improves Facial Wrinkles and Elasticity and Increases Type I Procollagen Gene Expression in Human Skin in vivo, Annals of Dermatology 2009;21(1):6-11 — dietary aloe gel significantly improved wrinkles and elasticity in photoaged human skin with increased collagen production

Products with Aloe Vera in our catalog

These are the catalog products that list Aloe Vera as a tracked ingredient.

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

$13 · Toner

Benton

Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

$18 · Treatment

Bubble Skincare

Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer

$16 · Moisturizer

Bondi Sands

SPF 50+ Fragrance-Free Daily Sunscreen Face Lotion

$19 · SPF

Abib

Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+

$20 · SPF

Versed

Dew Point Gel Moisturizer

$20 · Moisturizer

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