Aloe ferox leaf extract
AKA “Aloe ferox extract, Bitter aloe extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Aloe ferox leaf extract
AKA: Aloe ferox extract, Bitter aloe extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Aloe ferox, Liliaceae
Family
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Succulent shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84649-82-1
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in South African traditional medicine for skin conditions and digestive health; historically less prominent than Aloe barbadensis but valued locally for centuries.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR