Review FOREVER Aloe Liquid Soap 473 ml

Ingredients

Examining the most significant ingredients in order of quantity as listed on the label 

For the full text, studies, and bibliography, I highly recommend clicking on the ingredient in the description page if you wish to delve deeper. It may be a bit complex because it involves scientific studies, but it clarifies the relationship between the ingredient and health. 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice. Aloe Vera is one of over 400 species of Aloe. It's a slow-growing perennial succulent that has evolved in the arid environments of North Africa. Aloe vera has been shown to improve epithelialization and granulation tissue in wounds and significantly increase skin elasticity levels and collagen levels. 

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulphonate is a chemical compound formed from sodium salts, C14-16-alkane hydroxy, C14-16-alkene, sulfonic acids. It is used as a cleaning agent, foaming agent, surfactant - cleaning agent. 

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products due to its ability to enhance skin tolerability and stabilize foam in cleansing formulations. 

Propanediol is a glycol of natural or synthetic origin, used in cosmetics and personal care products as a solvent, humectant, and conditioner. Thanks to its ability to improve hydration and the texture of formulations, it is a versatile ingredient derived from glycerin and is used as a lubricant by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. 

Cocamidopropyl betaine,  a synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil, is widely used in personal care products, household cleaners, and some industrial applications. It is an amphoteric compound, meaning it possesses both positive and negative charges, allowing it to act as a gentle cleanser, foam booster, and conditioning agent. It is found in products such as shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps, thanks to its ability to improve foam, gently cleanse, and reduce irritation compared to more aggressive surfactants. 

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of the Arnica montana plant, also known as mountain arnica. This perennial plant is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and North America. The extract is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and soothing properties for the skin. It is widely used in skin care and personal care products to treat bruises, inflammation, and muscle pain. Used in cosmetics as fragrance, skin conditioning agent, perfume. 

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of the cucumber (Cucumis sativus). This extract is used in cosmetic and skin care formulations for its moisturizing, soothing, emollient, and refreshing properties. It is commonly used to improve skin hydration and provide a soothing effect. 

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters are derived from the hydrolysis of jojoba oil esters. Jojoba oil, which is actually a liquid wax, is broken down into its fatty acid and alcohol components through a hydrolysis process. This hydrolyzed form retains the beneficial properties of jojoba oil but is more readily absorbed and utilized in cosmetic formulations. It is primarily used for its moisturizing and conditioning properties. It also acts as a film-forming agent: upon application, it produces a very thin continuous film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion, and adhesiveness on skin, hair, or nails to counter or limit damage from external phenomena such as chemicals, UV rays, and pollution. 

Argania spinosa kernel oil is used in cosmetic products for its nourishing, moisturizing, protective properties for the skin and hair imparted by saponins, polyphenols, and tocopherols which also have activities to smooth and repair the corneal layer. Used also as a whitening agent for its ability to promote melanogenesis, it can be used in cosmetic products as therapy for hypopigmentation disorders. 

Sodium methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is an anionic surfactant derived from plant sources, known for its cleansing and foaming properties. It is used in cosmetic and personal care products thanks to its ability to remove impurities and oils from the skin and hair, maintaining a tolerable profile even for sensitive skins. Cleaning agent, foaming agent, surfactant cleaning agent. 

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a chemical compound, a natural derivative of corn glucose obtained through the ethoxylation process. It's a non-ionic surfactant and thickening agent, primarily used in the cosmetic and personal care industry derived from the reaction of methyl glucose with oleic acid and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is often employed in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and other skin and hair care products for its foaming, thickening, and conditioning properties. It is an ethoxylated product; however, since 120 units of ethylene oxide are not easily absorbable through the corneal layer, it seems unlikely that skin penetration could cause damage. 

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a chemical compound, the disodium salt of L-glutamic acid. It is industrially produced from plant sources such as oils (coconut oil) and sugar. Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a surfactant, an anionic cleaning agent with a foaming agent function. It is used in cleansing gels, shampoos, and other body care products. 

Hydroxyacetophenone is an organic chemical intermediate, a natural product found in nature in plants. Used in cosmetics and skin care products as an antioxidant, stabilizer, and soothing agent. With properties that enhance the stability of formulations and provide calming benefits for the skin, Hydroxyacetophenone is particularly appreciated in products intended for sensitive or stressed skin. 

Glycol Distearate is an alternative to the use of siloxanes in cleansing products although it cannot replace all their characteristics. From an aesthetic point of view, it gives a soft "milk-like" appearance. It also contains a kind of wax that makes shower gels, cream soaps, and shampoos smooth and shiny. Emollient, opacifying, emulsifying, viscosity control. 

Disodium 2-sulfolaurate is an anionic surfactant derived from plant sources, with cleansing and foaming properties. It is used in cosmetic and personal care products thanks to its ability to effectively remove dirt and oil from the skin and hair, maintaining good skin tolerability. 

Potassium sorbate. Inserted in detergents, shampoos, creams, and products for the body and face to prevent the formation of molds and prolong the life of the products. 

If the product stopped here, it would be one of the best liquid soaps on the market, and the manufacturer's intentions would certainly be these, but the manufacturer must deal with the laws of chemistry which unfortunately, in the case of a product with a considerable amount of ingredients, other chemical compounds are needed to avoid conflicts in the numerous community. 

Laureth-4 is a chemical compound, extracted from lauric acid, a saturated fat derived from coconut oil or palm oil, with an ethoxylation procedure using ethylene oxide. It is a commercial nonionic surfactant thickening and solubilizing agent with emulsifying function and is used in cosmetic products such as shampoos, liquid soaps, and other personal care products such as moisturizing products, deodorants, and cuticle softeners. Emulsifiers have the property of directly influencing stability, sensory properties, and the surface tension of sunscreen filters, modulating their film-forming performance. Deodorant, antistatic. 

Disodium EDTA is a chemical compound, disodium salt of EDTA, chelating calcium ions and, among the EDTA salts, the most important. It works as a chelating agent and pH regulator in cosmetic formulations. 

Parfum is a generic term that indicates a fragrance and is used in cosmetic products to indicate odorant and aromatic compounds and their raw materials. Used as synthetic fragrance, Parfum does not have a list of ingredients that make it up as each manufacturer produces it at the customer's request. So it is not known if it contains chemical compounds that can cause sensitization. 

Phenoxyethanol The scientific literature warns of general and specific contraindications concerning the application of this preservative. It is an ingredient subject to restrictions V/29 as Relevant Item in the annexes of the European cosmetic regulation no. 1223/2009. 

Chlorphenesin  The scientific literature warns of general and specific contraindications concerning the application of this preservative. It is an ingredient subject to restrictions V/50 as Relevant Item in the annexes of the European cosmetic regulation no. 1223/2009. 

Conclusions

After such an in-depth analysis, I believe the reader has all the elements to evaluate this product. The inclusion of highly effective preservatives creates an important advantage for the manufacturer by allowing the product to remain unharmed by natural aging and degradation for a long time, but may disadvantage the consumer who prefers a product that is less aggressive on the skin and/or eyes.