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Expert Verdict
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a well-characterised, widely used plant extract with a strong regulatory and clinical safety record in cosmetics. CIR Expert Panel (2007) concluded safe in current practices of use provided anthraquinone content does not exceed the industry-established 50 ppm limit. EU CosIng lists the ingredient as Permitted for use in cosmetics with no concentration restriction; functions include emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, and oral care. ECHA REACH registration confirms use in cosmetics and personal care products with no CLP hazard classification assigned to the cosmetic-grade extract. EWG Skin Deep rates decolorised/inner-leaf preparations at score 1–2 (low hazard); score can be higher for non-decolorised whole-leaf products due to anthraquinone content. Minor sensitisation risk exists in predisposed individuals. No reproductive or developmental toxicity concerns at topical cosmetic use levels.
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a well-characterised, widely used plant extract with a strong regulatory and clinical safety record in cosmetics. CIR Expert Panel (2007) concluded safe in current practices of use provided anthraquinone content does not exceed the industry-established 50 ppm limit. EU CosIng lists the ingredient as Permitted for use in cosmetics with no concentration restriction; functions include emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, and oral care. ECHA REACH registration confirms use in cosmetics and personal care products with no CLP hazard classification assigned to the cosmetic-grade extract. EWG Skin Deep rates decolorised/inner-leaf preparations at score 1–2 (low hazard); score can be higher for non-decolorised whole-leaf products due to anthraquinone content. Minor sensitisation risk exists in predisposed individuals. No reproductive or developmental toxicity concerns at topical cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, humectant, oral care/hygiene agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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