Ingredient profile
aloe vera
Raters disagreeCAS 85507-69-3CAS 94349-62-9
At least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient. Also written as Aloe Vera, ALOE VERA, Aloe vera…
Raters don't agree. Here's where each one stands
Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
Caution
IARC Monographs
Government
Concern
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Where each list lands
Funding shown- Caution
IARC Monographs
Government
Aloe vera WHOLE-LEAF extract is classified possibly carcinogenic to humans — the evidence is specific to non-decolourized whole-leaf extract (rich in anthraquinones), not the decolourized inner-leaf gel/juice used in most cosmetics. (IARC Monographs, Vol. 108)
- Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
No EU-regulated hazard recognized for this ingredient.
- Safe
Also screened — not on these lists
- Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
- California Proposition 65
- US NTP Report on Carcinogens
- ANSES Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Microplastics Restriction
- EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)
Notes
- IARC possible carcinogen (Group 2B)
