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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe vera, dried.

What it does

Dried aloe vera juice. It adds aloe's soothing, moisturizing gel to a product.

Good to know

Reviews suggest aloe may help minor burns heal, but the studies are small and the evidence is limited.

Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Sunscreens, Body lotions

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

• The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing: a systematic review (Burns, 2007) (Medical)
• Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe vera: a systematic review (J Tradit Complement Med, 2015) (Independent)
• CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Aloe Ingredients (2007) (Industry-funded)