Author: Joanna Xuan Hui Goh 1, Loh Teng-Hern Tan1,2,3*, Han Choi Yew4, Priyia Pusparajah5, Prithvy Lingham5, Chiau Ming Long6, Learn-Han Lee2,7*, Bey-Hing Goh1,7*
Moisturizers, topically applied agents, increase the moisture content in the skin to maintain skin integrity and youthful appearance, skin hydration, benefits of daily usage, moisture content and texture index of the skin, a hydrating effect, smoothness, aloe vera, stratum corneum, dermis, collagen and elastin fibers, skin plays important roles in regulating the homeostatic balance of temperature, water and electrolyte levels of the body; additionally, beneath the dermis are layers of connective tissues and adipose tissue, stratum corneum (SC), stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale, natural moisturizing factor (NMF), Confronting the harsh environmental challenges, moisturizing agents render a cooling effect and help to reduce the incidence of skin wear and tear caused by dryness, nature and ingredients, different moisturizers maintain hydration through different mechanisms, such as by functioning as emollients, humectants, substantives, keratolytic agents, forming an occlusive barrier to reduce water loss, Aloe barbadensis is known for its capacity to promote the healing of many skin ailments, from minor burns, cuts, frostbite, acne to more severe skin diseases and inflammation due to the fact that it can penetrate into tissues beneath the skin layers and hasten the proliferation of cells to facilitate the skin repair process, polysaccharide structure, Aloe vera is one of the natural ingredients as moisturizer, humecting effect on the skin , Humectants penetrate and draw water into the skin, skin capacitance increases with prolonged use of moisturizers ,Aloe vera gel improved moisture level in SC without altering transepidermal water loss (TEWL),The moisturizing effect of Aloe vera is likely attributed to its rich polysaccharide content, such as Acemannan and Glucomannan.
