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ALOE SPECIES RESIN

CAS 84837-08-1
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A resin derived from aloe plants — contains concentrated plant compounds, including some that may irritate sensitive skin.

Aloe resin is the dried latex/exudate from Aloe species and is chemically distinct from aloe gel. It contains significant concentrations of hydroxyanthracene derivatives (aloin, emodin) which are restricted in the EU. Aloe latex (a related substance) is listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III with restrictions on aloin content (>10 ppm) due to genotoxicity concerns. Aloe species resin falls in a similar risk category. CAS 84837-08-1. PubChem reference score: 75 — reduced to 62 due to EU regulatory concerns about anthraquinone content.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional antimicrobial use
  • May have antioxidant properties from polyphenolic compounds

Known concerns

  • Contains anthraquinones (aloin, emodin) restricted in EU cosmetic products
  • EU Annex III restricts aloin content to protect against genotoxicity risk
  • Not permitted in food supplements in the EU due to laxative effects

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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