Ingredients in Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel

Organic Aloe Vera

• Aloe vera is an extract of the aloe plant. Ninety-nine percent of the ingredients in Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel are represented by organic aloe vera. Aloe vera is mainly comprised of aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides (AMP), the active component of all aloe vera. AMPs are long chains of linked sugar molecules. Your body also produces mucopolysaccharides, or glycosaminoglycans, naturally. Maintaining adequate levels of mucopolysaccharides is essential for maintaining strong skin and bones, regulating the consistency of vital body fluids like blood and supporting healthy digestive functioning including the delivery of vital nutrients to your organs. Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel contains 4,000,000 to 7,000,000 parts of mucopolysaccharides, 46 percent more than the next leading brand of aloe vera gel. Aloe vera gel also contains lectin proteins, amino acids and enzymes that support overall health.

Carrageenan

• Carrageenan is a polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. In Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel, carrageenan is used as a thickening agent to maintain the correct consistency for digestion. Carrageenan gel increases the viscosity of the aloe gel. Carrageenan is often used as a vegan substitute for gelatin in food products.

Citric Acid

• Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid commonly found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. Citric acid is commonly added to foods or drinks in order to create a slightly sour or bitter taste, but Lily of the Desert uses citric acid in its products to act as an oxidation inhibitor. Citric acid prevents oxidation in the aloe vera gel to preserve the gel and prevent it from going bad.

Potassium Sorbate

• Potassium sorbate is a naturally occurring salt present in sorbic acid. Its high water solubility makes it an ideal natural preservative for Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel. Potassium sorbate is particularly effective as inhibiting the growth of mold in aloe vera gel.