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International Aloe Science CouncilInternational Aloe Science Council
IASC IASC Protecting theProtecting the
INTEGERITY INTEGERITY of productsof products
““with Aloe”with Aloe”
Do you know the Do you know the quality of thequality of the
You areYou are BUYING?BUYING?
ConsumerConsumer
Aloe Aloe
Now you can know!Now you can know!
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International Aloe Science CouncilInternational Aloe Science Council
has some information has some information and suggestions for and suggestions for
You You The The
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International Aloe Science CouncilInternational Aloe Science Council
International Aloe Science CouncilInternational Aloe Science Council
Mission: Mission: Protect theProtect the INTEGERITY INTEGERITY of theof the
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•Founded in 1981Founded in 1981•Members in over 60 CountriesMembers in over 60 Countries
Truth in LabelingTruth in Labeling of productsof products
““with Aloe”with Aloe”
Many companies print the Many companies print the
Aloe vera plant pictureAloe vera plant picture
"with Aloe”"with Aloe”
on the front panel of their label along on the front panel of their label along with the well-worn phrase with the well-worn phrase
worldwide in a 12-month periodworldwide in a 12-month period..
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
Grape Seed Extract was the Grape Seed Extract was the second most popular with second most popular with 394 new product launches 394 new product launches
during the same period of time.during the same period of time.
Aloe Aloe was the highlighted ingredient in was the highlighted ingredient in
1,557 new product launches 1,557 new product launches
The magic words The magic words
““with Aloe”with Aloe” has has
benefits!benefits! BUT BUT - Do Not Be - Do Not Be Fooled!!Fooled!!
2 things:2 things:Please rememberPlease remember
Many products Many products "with Aloe""with Aloe"
are manufactured are manufactured with onlywith only
one or two percentone or two percent
AloeAloe content.content.
#1.#1.
requires that the ingredientsrequires that the ingredients on the label must to be listed by on the label must to be listed by
THE LAWTHE LAW
volume with the highest volume with the highest volume content item listed first!volume content item listed first!
It isIt is THE LAW THE LAW
in the U.S. and many other countriesin the U.S. and many other countries
Product # 4.Product # 4. AloeAloe After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
Product # 3Product # 3.. Aloe Aloe VeraVera with with Aloe extract Aloe extract & Vitamin E& Vitamin E
It looks like the It looks like the CustomerCustomer isis getting the benefits of getting the benefits of AloeAloe??
This is what the Label saysThis is what the Label says on the front of on the front of
4 nationally branded products: 4 nationally branded products:
Product # 2.Product # 2. Aloe Aloe Cool & FreshCool & FreshProduct # 1.Product # 1. AloeAloe ReliefRelief
NOWNOW let’s take a LOOK let’s take a LOOK
at the the ingredients at the the ingredients that are in that are in
small print small print
on the back of the on the back of the
““with with Aloe” Aloe” product product you BUYyou BUY
1. Water2. Glycerin3. Cetearyl Alcohol4. Cetyl Esters5. Ceteareth-206. Aloe vera leaf juiceAloe vera leaf juicePlus 15 additional ingredients
National Branded Product National Branded Product MoisturizerMoisturizerLabel says: Label says:
SoothingSoothing Aloe Aloe ReliefReliefSmoothing relief from the elementsSmoothing relief from the elements
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content
Aloe Aloe # 6# 6
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
Highest Highest Content isContent is
# 1# 1
National Branded Product National Branded Product MoisturizerMoisturizer
Aloe Aloe # 6# 6
Highest Highest Content isContent is 1. Water
# 1# 1
WaterWater is the first ingredientis the first ingredient
But!But! Front Label says: Front Label says:SoothingSoothing Aloe Aloe ReliefRelief
AloeAloe is 6th is 6th
1. Water2. Glycerin3. Stearic Acid4. Glycol Stearate5. Isopropyl Palmitate6. Petrolatum7. Aloe vera leaf juiceAloe vera leaf juicePlus 21 additional ingredients
National Branded Product National Branded Product Skin CareSkin Care
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content# 1# 1
AloeAloe # 7 # 7
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
Highest Highest Content isContent is
Label says: Label says: Aloe Aloe Cool & FreshCool & Fresh
1. Water2. Glycerin3. Stearic Acid4. Glycol Stearate5. Isopropyl Palmitate6. Petrolatum7. Aloe vera leaf juiceAloe vera leaf juicePlus 21 additional ingredients
National Branded Product National Branded Product Skin CareSkin Care
# 1# 1
AloeAloe # 7 # 7
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
Highest Highest Content isContent isWaterWater is the first ingredientis the first ingredient
AloeAloe is 7is 7thth - - - - - - But!But! Front Label says:Front Label says:
Aloe Aloe Cool & FreshCool & Fresh
Label says: Label says: Aloe Aloe Cool & FreshCool & Fresh
8. Tocopheryl Avetate Vitamin E Acetate9. Methyichloroisothiazlinone10. Propylene Glycol11. Methylisothiazolinone12. Aloe GelAloe GelPlus 2 additional ingredients
National Branded Product National Branded Product ConditionerConditioner
Label says: Label says: AloeAloe Vera Vera
with with Aloe extract Aloe extract & Vitamin E & Vitamin E
1. Water2. Cetearyl Alcohol3. Cetyl Alcohol4. Cetrimonium Chloride5. Patassium Chloride6. DisodiumEDTA 7. DMDM Hydatoin
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content
#1#1
Highest Highest Content Content
8. Tocopheryl Avetate Vitamin E Acetate9. Methyichloroisothiazlinone10. Propylene Glycol11. Methylisothiazolinone12. Aloe GelAloe GelPlus 2 additional ingredients
National Branded Product National Branded Product ConditionerConditioner
Label says: Label says: AloeAloe Vera Vera
with with Aloe extract Aloe extract & Vitamin E & Vitamin E
1. Water2. Cetearyl Alcohol3. Cetyl Alcohol4. Cetrimonium Chloride5. Patassium Chloride6. DisodiumEDTA 7. DMDM Hydatoin
#1#1
AloeAloe #12 #12
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
Highest Highest Content Content WaterWater is the first ingredient, is the first ingredient,
Aloe Aloe is 12is 12thth - - - - - -But!But! Front Label says:Front Label says:
Aloe VeraAloe Vera
National Branded Product National Branded Product After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
1. Water2. Glyceryl Stearant SE3. Mineral Oil4. Stearic Acid5. Cocos Nucifera Oil6. Cetyl Alcohol7. Sorbitol8. Triethanolamine
9. PEG-75 Lanolin10. Methylparaben11. Imidazolidinyl Urea12. Fragrance13. Tocopheryl Acetate14. Theobroma Cacao15. Propylparaben 16. Aloe vera leaf juiceAloe vera leaf juicePlus 2 additional ingredients
Aloe #16Aloe #16
With Pure With Pure Aloe VeraAloe Vera & Vitamin E & Vitamin E Preserve & Extend Your TanPreserve & Extend Your TanIngredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content
#1#1
Label says: Label says: AloeAloe After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
Highest Highest Content Content
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
National Branded Product National Branded Product After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
1. Water2. Glyceryl Stearant SE3. Mineral Oil4. Stearic Acid5. Cocos Nucifera Oil6. Cetyl Alcohol7. Sorbitol8. Triethanolamine
9. PEG-75 Lanolin10. Methylparaben11. Imidazolidinyl Urea12. Fragrance13. Tocopheryl Acetate14. Theobroma Cacao15. Propylparaben 16. Aloe vera leaf juiceAloe vera leaf juicePlus 2 additional ingredients
Aloe #16Aloe #16
With Pure With Pure Aloe VeraAloe Vera & Vitamin E & Vitamin E Preserve & Extend Your TanPreserve & Extend Your TanIngredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
#1#1
Label says: Label says: AloeAloe After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
Highest Highest Content Content WaterWater is the first ingredient is the first ingredientAloe Aloe is 16th - - -is 16th - - -
But!But! Front Label says:Front Label says: Aloe Aloe After Sun LotionAfter Sun Lotion
Do Not Be Fooled!!Do Not Be Fooled!!LOOK at the back of LOOK at the back of
the label for the label for AloeAloe content content
when when
““with ALOE”with ALOE”
evaluate what you evaluate what you expect from productsexpect from products
YOUYOU
To receive To receive IASC CertificationIASC Certification
of the total contents of the of the total contents of the finished product.finished product.
a finished product must contain a finished product must contain IASC IASC
Certified AloeCertified Aloe equal to aequal to aMinimum Minimum of 15% of 15%
IASC IASC Example of a CertifiedExample of a Certified Conditioner Conditioner Finished ProductFinished Product
Label says: Label says: AloeAloe
Conditioning RinseConditioning Rinse
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by contentActual ingredientsActual ingredients
on the label!on the label!
1.1. Aloe Vera GelAloe Vera Gel Plus 15 additional ingredients
#1#1 Highest Highest Content Content
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Label says: Label says: Body Treatment withBody Treatment with Aloe Aloe
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by contentrich, luxurious hand and body moisturizingrich, luxurious hand and body moisturizing
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
1.1. Aloe Vera ExtractAloe Vera Extract Plus 15 additional ingredients
#1#1
IASC IASC Example of a Certified Example of a Certified Body TreatmentBody Treatment Finished Product Finished Product
Highest Highest Content Content
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Label says: Label says: Aloe Aloe LotionLotion
Ingredient listed by contentIngredient listed by content
A wonderful, all-purpose skin lotion formulated A wonderful, all-purpose skin lotion formulated with 100% stabilized aloe vera gel…with 100% stabilized aloe vera gel…
Actual ingredientsActual ingredients on the label!on the label!
1.1. Aloe GelAloe Gel Plus 26 additional ingredients
#1#1
IASC IASC Example of a Certified Example of a Certified LotionLotion Finished ProductFinished Product
Highest Highest Content Content
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The tragic part of The tragic part of the the AloeAloe
story isstory is AloeAloecan easily be altered can easily be altered by improper processing to the by improper processing to the
point that thepoint that the
#2. #2.
Aloe Aloe has little or no has little or no
value.value.
You BUY!You BUY!
IASCIASC CertificationCertificationis a great way to know about theis a great way to know about the
CContentontent, , PPurityurity & & QQualityuality
of the of the AloeAloe
Independent LaboratoriesIndependent Laboratories for for
QualityQuality & & Purity Purity analytical testinganalytical testing
IASC Product CertificationIASC Product Certification
IASC IASC Sends Sends Aloe Aloe Finished Products to Finished Products to
1.1. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) (NMR) SpectroscopySpectroscopy2. Atomic Absorbtion (A/A) For 2. Atomic Absorbtion (A/A) For
Calcium & MagnesiumCalcium & Magnesium3. L malic Acid Testing3. L malic Acid Testing4. Total Solid testing4. Total Solid testing
IASC Product CertificationIASC Product CertificationIASC IASC Certification testing used to Certification testing used to
protect theprotect the IntegrityIntegrity of productsof products
““with Aloe”with Aloe”
Is a major part of Is a major part of protecting theprotecting the
consumers’ trust inconsumers’ trust in
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IASCIASC recommends that consumers recommends that consumers
take the initiative to assure take the initiative to assure themselves that theythemselves that they
are not buyingare not buying or usingor using
an inferior an inferior Aloe Aloe product. product.
Be sure you are Be sure you are purchasing a purchasing a
finished finished Aloe Aloe productproduct that was made that was made
withwithIASC Certified IASC Certified AloeAloe raw material.raw material.
Be sure the Be sure the
AloeAloe was not poorly processed was not poorly processed
or or adulterated.adulterated.
It is highly recommended that It is highly recommended that customers contact laboratoriescustomers contact laboratories
IASC IASC Product CertificationProduct Certification..
that have the equipment, that have the equipment, knowledge and protocolknowledge and protocol
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to properly run the tests used forto properly run the tests used for
A better way to find qualityA better way to find quality
Aloe Aloe raw material &raw material &
is to…is to…
finished productfinished products s
“with Aloe”“with Aloe”
……look for thelook for the
IASC Certification SealIASC Certification Seal
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literature literature and and
packaging. packaging.
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Ask!Ask! "Why Not?" "Why Not?"
If the If the AloeAloe product product you are using oryou are using or
think you want to use think you want to use does not have does not have
thetheIASC Certification Seal,IASC Certification Seal,
may be okaymay be okay or or
The The
Aloe Aloe product you buyproduct you buy
may not be.may not be.
You Can Choose!You Can Choose!
test products and find out test products and find out about the true quality of about the true quality of
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Aloe Aloe in the products you are in the products you are
using, using,
You can take the time You can take the time and spend money toand spend money to
Choose anChoose an IASC Certified ProductIASC Certified Productthat has been tested for that has been tested for
CContent & ontent & PPurity.urity.
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is certainly is certainly not truenot true!!
The apparent truth that The apparent truth that aloe veraaloe vera
is is Aloe veraAloe vera
that can effect it’s that can effect it’s quality and the quality and the
Many things can and Many things can and do happen todo happen to
AloeAloe
intended benefits for intended benefits for YOU!YOU!
less desirable or causeless desirable or cause
Let’s explore events thatLet’s explore events thatcan happen to make can happen to make
AloeAloe
AloeAloeto be virtuallyto be virtually
non-beneficial.non-beneficial.
It all begins with It all begins with harvesting!~harvesting!~
Processing starts as Processing starts as soon as possible after soon as possible after leaves are harvested.leaves are harvested.
Long delays could causeLong delays could causethe loss of benefits the loss of benefits
Aloe leafAloe leaf
expected from the timely expected from the timely processing of theprocessing of the
Each additional processing Each additional processing step can subject step can subject
AloeAloe
that can diminish thethat can diminish the
to excessiveto excessive heat and pressureheat and pressure
benefits ofbenefits of Aloe.Aloe.
The heat applied while The heat applied while processing ensures that theprocessing ensures that the
AloeAloeis free fromis free from
bacterial contamination.bacterial contamination.
expected from expected from
properly processedproperly processed
Aloe.Aloe.
It is important to carefully It is important to carefully regulate the heat in order regulate the heat in order
to protect the benefitsto protect the benefits
Adding water to Adding water to
Aloe Aloe is a flagrantis a flagrant adulteratioadulteration n
of the product. of the product.
Aloe Aloe is approximately is approximately 1/2 of 1% solids,1/2 of 1% solids,
adding water leaves the door adding water leaves the door wide open for unscrupulous wide open for unscrupulous
manufacturer tomanufacturer toincrease their inventory increase their inventory by adding by adding
water. water.
Adding water Adding water increases their profits while increases their profits while
decreasing the benefitsdecreasing the benefitsderived fromderived from
AloeAloewith the hope with the hope
no one will know!no one will know!
Other types of outright Other types of outright adulteration takesadulteration takes
place whenplace whenconcentrates or powdersconcentrates or powders
are produced,are produced,then adding foreign material then adding foreign material
totoextend inventory.extend inventory.
Knowingly adding foreign Knowingly adding foreign material to extend inventorymaterial to extend inventory
is calledis calledCriminal FraudCriminal Fraud
by theby the Federal Trade Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) Commission (FTC) If the ingredient is not listed If the ingredient is not listed
on the label.on the label.
Heavy fines and/orHeavy fines and/or imprisonment can be applied imprisonment can be applied
when prosecuted.when prosecuted.So, aloe is not just So, aloe is not just
AloeAloe because it says so.because it says so.
Even if it is,Even if it is, will it be effective? will it be effective?
Has the Has the Aloe Aloe been properly been properly handled from the field and handled from the field and
processed to becomeprocessed to become
AloeAloe benefits intended in thebenefits intended in the
finished products?finished products?
raw material suitable raw material suitable to supply the to supply the
IASC Certified Raw MaterialIASC Certified Raw Material Re-certification required annuallyRe-certification required annually
IASC Certified Finished ProductIASC Certified Finished Product Re-certification required annuallyRe-certification required annually
Step 1.Step 1.
Step 2.Step 2.
IASC Facility IASC Facility Certification or InspectionCertification or Inspection Re-certification required every 3 yearsRe-certification required every 3 years
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Protecting theProtecting the INTEGERITY of INTEGERITY of
““with Aloe”with Aloe” 3 Ways!3 Ways!
the highest level the highest level of interest.of interest.
Aloe passed the Aloe passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
Aloe vera Aloe vera is one of the oldest is one of the oldest
plants known to man plants known to man and still receivesand still receives
Aloe passed the Aloe passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
Beauty-obsessed CleopatraBeauty-obsessed Cleopatra used it as part of her skin care regime.used it as part of her skin care regime.
and records from 1500 BC and records from 1500 BC detail Egyptian use for detail Egyptian use for
burns, infections and parasites.burns, infections and parasites.
Aloe vera is known as theAloe vera is known as the““miracle plant” miracle plant”
and the and the ““plant of immortality” plant of immortality”
Aloe passed the Aloe passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
In a Glamour Magazine article,In a Glamour Magazine article,
Aloe veraAloe vera was second only to vitamins was second only to vitamins
when readers were askedwhen readers were asked what ingredientwhat ingredient
they wanted to see in theirthey wanted to see in their skin care skin care products.products.
Aloe passed the Aloe passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
Recently developedRecently developed
Aloe VeraAloe Vera applications have beenapplications have been
baby wipes - baby diapers baby wipes - baby diapers surgical glovessurgical gloves
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
Aloe veraAloe vera has long been used inhas long been used in
skin and hair care products. skin and hair care products.
Aloe passed the Aloe passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun
Utilizing new technology calledUtilizing new technology called micro encapsulation,micro encapsulation,
Aloe veraAloe vera is now being added to textilesis now being added to textiles
to make garments to make garments beneficial to the skin. beneficial to the skin.
Your Aloe's Quality? Your Aloe's Quality?
Are you paying forAre you paying for something thatsomething that
you are notyou are not getting?getting?
STOP!STOP!
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Aloe Aloe passed the passed the REMARKABLE REMARKABLE test of time!test of time!
““withwith Aloe”Aloe”
Beauty-obsessedBeauty-obsessed CleopatraCleopatra
used Aloe as part of herused Aloe as part of her skin care regime.skin care regime.
Dr. Joe Vincent,Dr. Joe Vincent,Aloe Research Aloe Research
Bio-Availability of Bio-Availability of C & EC & E
Dr. Robert Davis, Dr. Robert Davis, Aloe Research Aloe Research
Wound healing – BloodWound healing – Blood Sugar - Nutrient deliverySugar - Nutrient delivery
Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, Aloe ResearchAloe Research
Cancer Cancer remission studies remission studies
Dr. Byung Pal Yu,Dr. Byung Pal Yu,Aloe ResearchAloe Research
Longevity - CancerLongevity - CancerHeart Attacks - StrokesHeart Attacks - Strokes
Dr. Terry Moule, Dr. Terry Moule, Aloe ResearchAloe Research
Restraining cancer cells Restraining cancer cells from spreadingfrom spreading
Records from 1500 BC Records from 1500 BC detail Egyptian use of detail Egyptian use of
Aloe for burns, infections Aloe for burns, infections and parasites.and parasites.
Ask for IASC Ask for IASC Certified Aloe forCertified Aloe for
CContentontent + + PPurityurity = = QQualityuality
Aloe ingredient added inAloe ingredient added in1,5571,557
new product launches new product launches in a 12-month periodin a 12-month period..
Dr. Byung Mu Lee,Dr. Byung Mu Lee,Aloe ResearchAloe Research
Lab animal liver Lab animal liver cancer study cancer study
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AloeAloe was there! was there!Aloe vera is known as theAloe vera is known as the
““miracle plant” miracle plant” and theand the
“ “plant of immortality” plant of immortality”
Aloe is there!Aloe is there!
Aloe is there!Aloe is there!
Aloe Aloe is NOW! is NOW! IASCIASC
IASC Certified AloeIASC Certified Aloe insures the quality of insures the quality of
Aloe Aloe in the finished products in the finished products
YOU BUY!YOU BUY!Insist onInsist on
IASC Certified IASC Certified ALOEALOECContent, ontent, PPurity,urity, = = QQualityuality
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It is how It is how YOUYOU can trustcan trustthe the QUALITY QUALITY of the of the
AloeAloe YOUYOU are Buying!are Buying!
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of “with Aloe”of “with Aloe”
International Aloe Science CouncilInternational Aloe Science CouncilProtecting the integrity ofProtecting the integrity of
““with Aloe”with Aloe”
Thank You!Thank You!
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