Aloe Vera Gel 96% Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera Gel 96% Aloe Vera

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8Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
38% Natural63% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.9 — Ineffective
5.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.9
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Key Actives
Minimalist Formula8 ingredients
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

38% natural62% synthetic
3 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 8 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural and 62% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (11)

type of chemical entity3:Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
skin conditioning1:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
solvent1:Aqua

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Cooling gel or lightweight lotion — soothing, often with aloe
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Cooling, soothing finish

Cooling sensation from aloe and menthol derivatives. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.