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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Gel, synonym: Aloe Barbadensis, Aloe Vera comes from an Arabic word “alloeh” meaning shining bitter substance.

What is it? Aloe Vera is a natural plant commonly used in cosmetics. It is a succulent plant species of the genus aloe, grown in tropical climates around the world it is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal purposes.

How is it used? Aloe Vera Gel has been used for centuries. Revered for it’s health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties, aloe is widely accepted as nontoxic and beneficial to the body consumed as a drink and applied to the skin and hair. In cosmetics, it is mainly used in it’s raw form to treat the skin, aiding skin-healing, soothing the skin after sun exposure and as a base for make-up products such as foundation primers and shimmer gels.

Why did Safe Cosmetics Australia [SCA] accept this chemical as toxic-free? This ingredient has been approved by SCA based on the source of the chemical occurring naturally, it is a plant derived ingredient of natural origin. Widely considered safe, natural and nontoxic.

“Scientific studies exist that support an antibacterial and antifungal effect for substance(s) in aloe vera. Studies and case reports provide support for the use of aloe vera in the treatment of radiation ulcers and stasis ulcers in man and burn and frostbite injuries in animals. The evidence for a potential beneficial effect associated with the use of aloe vera is sufficient to warrant the design and implementation of well-controlled clinical trials.” – Science Direct

What is the Australian Government doing? No data or concerns are available – not listed as a priority chemical.

What can Australian’s do? Learn more about this chemical by researching the following links to Government sites & data. Then post your feedback by leaving a reply below.

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