'aloe-based' originates from the word 'aloe,' which comes from the Arabic word 'alloeh,' meaning 'bitter substance.' The suffix '-based' is used in English to indicate the primary component or foundation of something.

'Aloe' was adopted into English from Latin 'aloë,' which in turn came from Greek 'aloē.' The term 'based' has been used in English since the 14th century to denote the foundation or main component of something.

Initially, 'aloe' referred to the plant known for its medicinal properties, and 'based' indicated the primary component. The combined term 'aloe-based' has consistently referred to products containing aloe as a key ingredient.