Aloe vera is a succulent plant with medicinal properties. It is commonly used to treat skin conditions, such as burns, cuts, and sunburns. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and wound healing properties. It is also used to treat constipation, although oral use of aloe latex poses safety concerns. However, studies have shown that consuming non-decolorized whole leaf extract of Aloe vera may cause carcinogenic activity in male and female rats.
["Anti-inflammatory properties: May help treat conditions like arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease.", "Antioxidant properties: May help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.", "Antibacterial and antiviral properties: May help treat infections caused by bacteria or viruses.", "Wound healing properties: May promote wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.", "Laxative properties: May help treat constipation, although oral use of aloe latex poses safety concerns."]
Generally considered safe for all skin types, but some may experience skin irritation.
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin irritation, allergic reactions. Excessive Aloe exposure in humans may cause intestinal tumors.
Use with caution in people with kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Speak with your physician before altering existing treatments or starting any new treatment.
Aloe barbadensis Miller plant
Safe for use in cosmetics.
Safety rating of 1, considered a low-hazard ingredient.
Popular ingredient in skin care products like moisturizers, sunscreens, and after-sun lotions. Also used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and shampoo. Industry usually processes the Aloe vera leaf to make a decolorized whole leaf extract to remove aloin. Industry has a self-regulated upper limit standard of 10 ppm of aloin in orally ingested products, but there are no labeling requirements for aloin content.
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