Aloe Barbadensis vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

The inner leaf gel of this succulent is one of the most studied topical herbs globally; contains polysaccharides that soothe burns, sunburn, eczema, and accelerate wound healing.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

Acemannan, Polysaccharides, Glycoproteins, Anthraquinones

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Burns and sunburn soothing, Wound healing and skin repair, Constipation (latex fraction)

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Topical for burns and eczema, Wound healing, GI anti-inflammatory

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Topical gel as needed; 100ml inner leaf juice for internal GI use

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Inner leaf gel safe; AVOID latex fraction in kidney disease, pregnancy, IBD

allergy to shea

Latex fraction: severe diarrhea, cramping, Internal gel: generally safe

rare allergic contact dermatitis