Aloe barbadensis flower extract
AKA “Extract of aloe, Aloe vera, ext., Curacao aloe extract, Barbados aloe extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, RefChem:554962, EINECS 287-390-8
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Aloe barbadensis flower extract
AKA: Extract of aloe, Aloe vera, Ext., Curacao aloe extract, Barbados aloe extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, RefChem:554962, EINECS 287-390-8
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Aloe flower extract softens and hydrates skin, leaving it feeling smooth and moisturized. This natural ingredient comes from the nourishing aloe plant.
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Succulent perennial
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Formula
C16H13NO3
Mol. Weight
267.28
CAS #
85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
While Aloe barbadensis has been used for millennia, the flowers specifically have received less historical attention than the gel, though they contain beneficial compounds studied in modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Kaur S, Bains K
International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 2024
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Kaur S, Bains K
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR