The Purest Aloe in the World

Aloe has been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions from skin problems, burns, and skin rashes to constipation and even diabetes. There are over 250 species of aloe plants, and they are usually grown in tropical or subtropical locations; the aloe plant can grow up to 4 feet tall. The most popular species---aloe vera---has large, tough, spiky leaves that contain a thick, clear gel often used for treating burns; aloe products can vary in quality, purity, and concentration.

Conditions

• Aloe grows best in a tropical climate.

  Aloe grows best in temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius, or 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and stops growing at around 5 degrees Celsius or 41 degrees Fahrenheit. If the plant is left in temperatures of less than 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it will get frostbite. The plant should be planted in full sun, in moderately fertile and fast-draining soil.

Organic

• The purest aloe gel is often organic.

  Organic aloe is often seen as the purest aloe because it contains no fertilizers or pesticides. Organic aloe will be labeled as such, with an indication of where it was grown and how it was cultivated.

Purity and Preperation

• Aloe does not need added ingredients to work.

  The purest aloe should contain 100% pure aloe, without fillers or added water. Aloe does not need any additional ingredients to perform at its best. The aloe should be cold pressed, meaning no heat is applied to the plant to remove the precious gel from the leaves.

Gran Canaria

• Gran Canaria is seen to grow the world's purest aloe.

  Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands, is often listed as the purest aloe in the world, because of its weather and climate: cool summers, warm winters, and lack of extreme temperatures. The aloe is therefore never, or almost never, exposed to very cold temperatures that could cause frostbite, and it can grow in optimum conditions to ensure purity and quality in the plant.