Aloe andongensis extract

AKA: Aloe Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Aloe Andongensis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws In Moisture
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Aloe andongensis, native to East Africa, has been used traditionally in indigenous African medicine for wound healing and skin conditions, though it is less documented than other Aloe species in historical texts.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR