How can I tell if a topical lotion or ointment has enough aloe vera in it to be of any benefit?
Look at the label. The contents should be listed in percentage of volume. In most lotions and ointments, aloe is listed last or very near the end of ingredients. This tells you that the product has very little aloe in it and, in my opinion, is of little or no worth. aloe should be listed as the first ingredient on the label if you want to receive the maximum healing, soothing, and skin care benefits from aloe. One word of caution — buy from a reputable supplier of products. There are some dishonest ones in the industry that list aloe not in the order of its percentage of volume.
