ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

Other Names: Aloe vera

What it is: A moisturizing agent that improves the elasticity of the skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR	Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS	Data unavailable
US FDA	Safe to use, as per current practice
ASEAN guidelines	Data unavailable

Safety in special situations:

While oral intake of aloe vera is not recommended in pregnancy, topical applications on smaller areas have not been known to cause any adverse effects in pregnancy

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data. It would be better to avoid application on nipples to prevent oral exposure in babies

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data, but direct oral exposure through a nursing mother may not be safe

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

When the extract does not come from the entire leaf and the anthraquinone/aloin levels are under the regulatory limits, it is not known to be carcinogenic

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Conclusion
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is considered as a safe ingredient in cosmetic products.

References book

https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
https://journals.sagepub.com
https://european-union.europa.eu
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in

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ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT