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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

The soother.

What it does

Juice from aloe vera leaves. It helps skin and hair feel soft and moisturized.

Good to know

The US National Institutes of Health says aloe gel on the skin is generally well tolerated. A few people get stinging, itching or a rash.

Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Hand creams, Sunscreens

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Aloe vera (Medical)
• Aloe vera: a short review (Indian J Dermatol, 2008) (Medical)