Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
- This ingredient’s score is higher if a product likely contains the non-decolorized whole leaf aloe vera, which is known to cause cancer. The score will be lower if the decolorized version of the ingredient is used.
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
Other Concerns
Use restrictions (low)SYNONYMS
Restricted
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Aloe vera leaf extract is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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MODERATECancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
lipstick | 130 products |
mask | 122 products |
baby wipes | 111 products |
recreational sunscreen | 103 products |
lip gloss | 89 products |
moisturizer | 85 products |
body wash/cleanser | 77 products |
facial cleanser | 76 products |
shampoo | 71 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 70 products |
foundation | 68 products |
conditioner | 65 products |
lip balm | 58 products |
serums & essences | 50 products |
liquid hand soap | 45 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 43 products |
hair treatment/serum | 43 products |
hand sanitizer | 41 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 37 products |
toners/astringents | 37 products |
lip balm with SPF | 31 products |
makeup primer | 25 products |
daily use with SPF | 25 products |
hair styling aide | 25 products |
concealer | 24 products |
makeup remover | 23 products |
around-eye cream | 22 products |
baby sunscreen | 22 products |
hand cream | 21 products |
styling gel/lotion | 21 products |
eye shadow | 21 products |
blush | 20 products |
toothpaste | 20 products |
lip plumper | 18 products |
body cleansing wipes | 18 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 17 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 16 products |
mascara | 16 products |
bar soap | 16 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 15 products |
hair spray | 14 products |
bubble bath | 14 products |
eye liner | 14 products |
after sun product | 11 products |
sunless tanning | 11 products |
tanning oil | 11 products |
setting powder/spray | 11 products |
baby oil | 11 products |
baby powder | 10 products |
anti-aging | 10 products |
body spray | 10 products |
foot moisturizer | 8 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 8 products |
detangler | 8 products |
pore strips | 8 products |
nail treatment | 7 products |
baby lotion | 7 products |
brow liner | 7 products |
fragrance for women | 7 products |
diaper cream | 6 products |
BB cream | 6 products |
eye makeup remover | 5 products |
nail polish | 5 products |
hair color and bleaching | 5 products |
shaving cream | 5 products |
beard care | 5 products |
makeup removing wipes | 5 products |
baby shampoo | 4 products |
baby soap | 4 products |
body oil | 4 products |
body powder | 4 products |
foot cleansing | 4 products |
eyelash glue | 3 products |
after shave | 2 products |
foot odor control | 2 products |
polish remover | 2 products |
CC cream | 2 products |
facial powder | 2 products |
baby bubble bath | 2 products |
tooth whitening | 2 products |
lip liner | 1 products |
depilatory | 1 products |
vapor rubs | 1 products |
styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
body firming lotion | 1 products |
skin fading/lightener | 1 products |
fragrance for men | 1 products |
1 products | |
mouthwash | 1 products |
hair-loss treatment | 1 products |
beard oil | 1 products |
Cancer
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Possible human carcinogen | Open scientific literature |
Cancer - strong evidence | Open scientific literature |
Limited or incomplete evidence of cancer according to safety/hazard data – scientific review cannot classify as human carcinogen due to data gaps | Open scientific literature |
Use restrictions
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
151 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
Understanding scores
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.
Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.
HOW WE DETERMINE SCORESHazard score
The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.
Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.