Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) leaf juice

AKA: Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Restricted:EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent perennial
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9
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.
Quells irritation
Locks in moisture
Accelerates skin healing
Traditional Use
Used for over 5,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, and Ayurvedic medicine as a healing plant for burns, wounds, and skin irritation. Historical applications include soothing inflamed skin and promoting wound healing across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️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