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Data: Fair

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera)

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Use restrictions (low)

SYNONYMS

● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF
● ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
● AROE (JAPANESE)
● ALOE (LATIN)
● ALOE VERA
● ALOE LEAF POWDER
● ALOE EXTRACT (ALOE SPP.)
● ALOE
● ALOE BARBADENSIS
● ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Aloe vera is extracted from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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hair treatment/serum19 products
facial cleanser52 products
makeup remover4 products
facial moisturizer/treatment62 products
body wash/cleanser82 products
baby wipes8 products
styling gel/lotion5 products
after shave7 products
around-eye cream15 products
moisturizer75 products
shaving cream (men's)12 products
body spray4 products
conditioner51 products
shampoo65 products
hand cream12 products
bubble bath15 products
shaving cream33 products
liquid hand soap74 products
toners/astringents24 products
bar soap27 products
hair relaxer1 products
detangler7 products
hair styling aid14 products
facial powder1 products
bronzer/highlighter2 products
foundation9 products
lip balm4 products
serums & essences30 products
cuticle treatment1 products
body firming lotion12 products
lipstick7 products
hair color and bleaching11 products
hand sanitizer37 products
setting powder/spray13 products
polish remover2 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant10 products
exfoliant/scrub22 products
makeup primer7 products
oil controller1 products
after sun product12 products
mask26 products
baby lotion1 products
baby shampoo7 products
toothpaste2 products
concealer5 products
lip gloss15 products
bath oil/salts/soak2 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
daily use with SPF3 products
foot moisturizer3 products
beard oil2 products
beard cleanser6 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
mouthwash6 products
anti-aging5 products
body powder1 products
eye liner1 products
lip balm with SPF7 products
baby powder4 products
tooth whitening1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
sunless tanning3 products
recreational sunscreen6 products
Bath and Body Wipes1 products
baby soap7 products
cradle cap treatment1 products
hair spray3 products
blush1 products
eye shadow17 products
nail treatment1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
Wipes1 products
other eye makeup1 products
baby sunscreen1 products

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate dosesWashington, Cosmetic Ingredient Review(2006-01-01)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry reviewCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limitCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panelCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • Washington, Cosmetic Ingredient Review(2006-01-01)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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