Aloe ferox leaf extract

AKA: Cape Aloe, Aloe ferox extract, Bitter aloe extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Africa, Middle East, India. Derived from Aloe ferox, a succulent plant native to South Africa and the Asphodelaceae family. Extracted from leaves through solvent extraction or cold maceration methods.
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Aloe ferox, Liliaceae
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84649-82-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 274)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions slight (CIR 274)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions minimal (CIR 274)
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR