International Aloe Science Council

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

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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


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


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


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


#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


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



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 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


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


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Label says: Label says: Aloe Aloe LotionLotion


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…


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


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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


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

OROR

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

OROR

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

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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

Step 3.Step 3.

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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!


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



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”



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.


Recently developedRecently developed

Aloe VeraAloe Vera applications have beenapplications have been

baby wipes - baby diapers baby wipes - baby diapers surgical glovessurgical gloves


Aloe veraAloe vera has long been used inhas long been used in

skin and hair care products. skin and hair care products.



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

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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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