ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE

SCORE

	1	low hazard
	73%	data gap
(why scores have changed)

Also listed as

ALOE BARBADENSIS JUICE; ALOE VERA JUICE

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Contamination concerns
	Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Data gaps
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE has reported used in the following product types: moisturizer (82); facial moisturizer/treatment (80); facial cleanser (44); body wash/cleanser (34); anti-aging (30); toners/astringents (24); shampoo (17); conditioner (16); acne treatment (13); exfoliant/scrub (12)

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

type of concern	product conditions	reference
One or more animal studies show effects at moderate doses		CIR (2006)

Violations, restrictions & warnings

type of concern	product conditions	reference
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

type of concern	product conditions	reference
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
30 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->		PubMed

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications

government/industry list/academic study	appears on list as	classification(s)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POLYSACCHARIDES	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF WATER	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) notes missing safety data in its review of this ingredient •Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit • •May contain harmful impurities
CIR (2006)	ALOE VERA	3 month rat study produced significant sperm damage

references

government/industry list/academic study	reference
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
Open scientific literature	CIR (2006). 2006 CIR Compendium. Washington, Cosmetic Ingredient Review.

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