Ingredient guide · Ghritkumari

Aloe vera in soap

Aloe vera — ghritkumari — is the cool, clear gel inside the plant's thick leaves, a household remedy for sun-hot, irritated skin across India.

What it does in a soap

Aloe makes a bar feel gentle and soothing. It is a favourite for skin that reacts easily or feels tight after washing, and it softens the clean feel of stronger ingredients like neem.

Who it suits

Sensitive skin that stings or goes red easily
Dry skin, especially in winter
Skin after a day in the sun

How to use it

Wash with lukewarm water and a soft lather
Pat dry, then moisturise while skin is still slightly damp

Good for

Soap for dry skin Soap for sensitive skin

Questions people ask

Is aloe vera soap good for sensitive skin?

Aloe is one of the gentlest soap ingredients and suits many sensitive skins, especially in a bar with little or no added fragrance. Patch test any new product.

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Bars with aloe vera

Neem, Aloe & Vitamin E

₹119

Neem cleans, aloe soothes, vitamin E keeps skin soft.

New100 g

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