FIRST

Aloe vera is a plant that is often used as a medicinal raw material and various cosmetic
preparations. The Aloe plants are quite small and represent about 3% of total solids. This
means that Aloe is virtually composed of 97% water.

Aloe vera contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including vitamins,
enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, anthraquinones, saponins, salicylic acid and amino acids.
The saponin content contained in aloe gel can cleanse dirt from the skin, soften, moisturize
and increase skin smoothness. The skin can absorb aloe vera four times faster than water,
helping open the skin pores so that the skin can receive moisture and nutrients from plants.
Aloe vera is unique, this plant has an anti aging form to keep skin healthy and fresh. Because
of its soothing and cooling properties, aloe vera is recommended for various skin conditions,
such as burns or sunburns (Periasamy, et al., 2014)

Aloe vera can be processed into a variety of products, for example as the main
ingredient in a food or beverage product and a beauty product. For the beauty sector, there are
many cosmetic products that make aloe vera as the main ingredient. One of them is a very
popular product from Korea called Nature Republic Aloe Vera.

SECOND

The "Nature Republic" of beauty products from South Korea that are very popular,
especially by teenagers. The nature republic product which is the best seller at the moment is
"Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel". This product contains California aloe vera which is believed
to be a lightweight material and suitable for all skin types. Not only for facial care, Aloe Vera
Soothing Gel is also suitable for moisturizing the entire body and even hair. Nature republic,
which has been established since 2009, comes from nature so that halal is used by the
Indonesian population, which is predominantly Muslim (Replubika.co.id).

The main ingredient of this product is made from 92% aloe vera extract which is
plucked directly from plantations in California and processed in a clean and sterile manner.

Other ingredients contained in NR are Alcohol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dipropylene

Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid,
Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Viridis
(Spearmint) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor
Oil, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum, Disodium EDTA.
In this nature republic product, alcohol will not affect skin health because its
composition is only small. This alcohol functions as a product preservative only.

There are many benefits that can be obtained in the use of NR, some of which are Able
to get rid of zits because in Aloe vera it functions to soothe skin that feels hot and heals
irritation due to zits, removing black stains, removing black eye bags, prevent skin irritation,
moisturize facial skin, Can be used as a makeup base, remove dead skin cells, etc.

Well, why is NR good for facial skin care and other body parts, because there are
various kinds of benefits contained in aloevera. The main ingredients are then combined with
Calendula flower extract, Lemonbalm or Melissa plant extracts, and Mint leaf extract where
all three have calming characteristics which function as anti-inflammatory or irritation and
help treat skin diseases due to fungi or viruses.

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No wonder that aloe vera gel is a mainstay product that must be owned because it is
very multifunctional and this product is also packaged in a large sized jar so that it can cover
usage for various needs.

Actually there are no specific rules for using this product, it can even be used whenever
possible. How to use nature republic aloevera is quite easy because it only smeared the face
or body that requires treatment. For the face, before using this product you should clean your
face first to get more benefits on your skin.

THIRD

A. Cosmetic Value of Aloe Vera from the journal

1. Aloe vera can stimulate collagen and elastin production which prevents aging of
the skin so it is used in soaps, shampoos, creams and lotions for beauty purposes.
 2. Aloe vera gel illuminates the dark spots of the face and reduces the intensity of
pigmentation so that when applied the gel functions as the best moisturizer,
removing dead skin cells and rejuvenating the skin.
3. The condition of damaged hair can be overcome by mixing Aloe vera gel and
lemon juice so that it can moisturize and soften the hair.
4. Aloe vera can also accelerate skin repair and hydrate the skin so as to produce
healthy and glowing skin and people with oily skin can prevent the formation of
zits and zits.
5. Aloe vera can also disguise scars, scratching marks, some signs of aging that can
be prevented by antioxidants.
6. The gel from the plant must be rubbed on the scalp for 30 minutes and rinsed well
afterwards, so that it naturally improves dry hair and removes dandruff.

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FOURTH

In the advertisement of the plot, aloe vera from a natural republic was taken from California.
Journal:

Advertisement: Keep your skin soothed, hydrated, and super moist and For summer skin
Aloe soothing gel
Journal: Aloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals,
sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids.

1. Vitamins: It contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants. It

also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. Antioxidant neutralizes free
radicals.
2. Enzymes: It contains 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase,
carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Bradykinase helps to
reduce excessive inflammation when applied to the skin topically, while others help in
the breakdown of sugars and fats.
3. Minerals: It provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese,
potassium, sodium and zinc. They are essential for the proper functioning of various
enzyme systems in different metabolic pathways and few are antioxidants.
4. Sugars: It provides monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides:
(glucomannans/polymannose). These are derived from the mucilage layer of the plant
and are known as mucopolysaccharides. The most prominent monosaccharide is
mannose-6-phosphate, and the most common polysaccharides are called
 glucomannans [beta-(1,4)-acetylated mannan]. Acemannan, a prominent
glucomannan has also been found. Recently, a glycoprotein with antiallergic
properties, called alprogen and novel anti-inflammatory compound, C-glucosyl
chromone, has been isolated from Aloe vera gel.7,8
5. Anthraquinones: It provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds
traditionally known as laxatives. Aloin and emodin act as analgesics, antibacterials
and antivirals.
6. Fatty acids: It provides 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and
lupeol. All these have anti-inflammatory action and lupeol also possesses antiseptic
and analgesic properties.
7. Hormones: Auxins and gibberellins that help in wound healing and have anti-
inflammatory action.
8. Others: It provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids and 7 of the 8 essential
amino acids. It also contains salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and
antibacterial properties. Lignin, an inert substance, when included in topical
preparations, enhances penetrative effect of the other ingredients into the skin.
Saponins that are the soapy substances form about 3% of the gel and have cleansing
and antiseptic properties.

FIFTH

We already know what Aloe Vera is and one of the processed products from Aloe
Vera in the field of cosmetics.

So, NR can be used by all people, both men and women, young and old, because it is
made of organic material that is certified and safe to use.
Currently Nature Republic's products are very popular with everyone, as evidenced by
the many customer interests in one of the stores in Surabaya, where the store opened at 8.30
but many have been queuing since 6 am.