ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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Function/use(s): External Analgesic; Humectant; Oral Care Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient;Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous
About ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT: Aloe vera leaf extract is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis
Synonym(s): ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BARBADOS ALOE EXTRACT; CURACAO ALOE EXTRACT; EXTRACT OF ALOE; EXTRACT OF ALOE BARBADENSIS; EXTRACT OF ALOE LEAVES; ALOE LEAVES EXTRACT; ALOE VERA LEAF EXTRACT
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| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications |
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| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review |
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
| 74 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical
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| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | QQQ02,QQQ10,QQQ12,QQQ36; R+, C-, I |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | ALOE VERA, EXTRACT | reported as used in fragrance compounds in 2008 |
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| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC. |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25 |
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