Get a Free 5ml Mini Now Free 5ml Mini With Every Order of The Mantle
Moumoujus

ALOE TOMENTOSA LEAF EXTRACT.

Insufficient Data / HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Tomentosa Leaf Extract functions as a botanical extract designed to enhance skin hydration and overall feel. It primarily acts as a humectant, drawing moisture from the environment into the skin, and a skin conditioning agent, contributing to a smoother and softer complexion.

Summary

humectant skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract operates by attracting and retaining water in the skin's outermost layer, thereby improving hydration, and by providing a protective or emollient effect to condition the skin's surface.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data is available to suggest that Aloe Tomentosa Leaf Extract is commonly dusted or used at misleadingly low percentages.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Specific optimal pH range and stability data for Aloe tomentosa leaf extract are not documented. For reference, betacyanin, a compound found in Aloe vera, exhibits pH stability between 4 and 6.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

No specific safety assessments by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, SCCS, or FDA have been found for Aloe tomentosa leaf extract. While CIR has reviewed other Aloe species (e.g., Aloe barbadensis, Aloe ferox), conclusions often indicate insufficient data, particularly regarding anthraquinone levels in whole leaf extracts. The FDA's review of some Aloe species as natural food flavorings does not directly extend to the cosmetic safety of Aloe tomentosa. General concerns regarding genotoxicity and carcinogenicity from certain non-decolorized whole-leaf Aloe extracts containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives have been raised by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) when used in food products, leading to a proposed ban by the European Commission for food. This caution is broad for Aloe extracts and not specifically targeted at Aloe tomentosa in cosmetic applications.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While Aloe Tomentosa Leaf Extract is noted for its humectant and skin conditioning properties, a significant lack of specific safety, efficacy, and formulation data currently prevents a definitive rating.

Related

Similar Ingredients

Finding similar ingredients…