Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
INCI: Aloe Barbadensis, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aloe Vera
Also known as: Aloe Barbadensis, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aloe Vera
Offers antioxidant qualities to defend skin Delivers soothing properties to calm skin
Best For Skin Types
All skin types
Usage Frequency
As directed on product packaging
EWG Safety Score
What Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract?
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract comes from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Components of aloe vera leaf include minerals, polyphenols, and vitamins.
This commonly used plant extract offers antioxidant qualities to defend skin from environmental stressors. Studies also show it delivers soothing properties and serves as a humectant (hydrating agent).
Although aloe is indeed beneficial for skin, its benefits are sometimes over-exaggerated in the world of cosmetics. For instance, some skin care brands tout aloe as an anti-ageing cure-all for wrinkles—unfortunately, it doesn’t have that kind of power. That said, it’s still a great addition to see in your skin care products for its research-supported benefits.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract has been deemed safe for skin care use by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Usage levels typically range from 0.1–10% in skin care formulas, where it’s often combined with a glycol to improve penetration.
Benefits for Your Skin
How It Works
Clinical Evidence & References
- Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
- https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
- World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
- https://www.desertharvest.com/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activities.pdf
- International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
- https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.302.4710&rep=rep1&type=pdf
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274.pdf
Published Research
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Aloe vera extract as natural cosmetic ingredient G Ital Dermatol Venereol, 2008
Related Ingredients
2,3-Butanediol
Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin
Acetyl Glutamine
Derivative of glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe plant Used for its soothing properties
Arginine Pca
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