Ingredient profile
Aloe changes the formula the moment it arrives because it brings water or needs water to be used. That makes it a fit for gels, creams, and after-shave products, not for simple oils and balms.
Aloe can make a product feel fresh and light, but it also means you have to handle preservation, stability, and sourcing seriously. Use it only when you are ready to build a preserved water-based formula.
For the Science Hippies
Aloe materials are water-based or water-reconstituted ingredients, so they change the formula category immediately. They are useful in gels, creams, and after-shave style products, not in straight oils or wax balms.
On the bench, focus on preservation, ingredient quality, and whether the aloe actually makes the product feel fresher. Aloe can make a product feel fresher and lighter, but it adds water activity and needs a complete formula around it.