INCI name

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

Aloe vera leaf extract

An extract of aloe vera leaves.

What it is

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is obtained from aloe vera leaves using a solvent. It is used for skin conditioning and differs from aloe leaf juice in how it is produced.

Where it is used

Found in moisturisers, gels, cleansers and after-sun products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Extracts vary with the solvent and method used; the name does not show the amount of plant material.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (464)

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