Aloe vera: is it comedogenic?

Reviewed October 16, 2026

The short answer

Aloe vera's comedogenicity rating is unknown: we did not find a verified published rating. It does not appear in the 1989 Fulton rabbit-ear table, a standard published ingredient table for this question. So there is no sourced number to give you, and this page will not make one up.

What is it?

Aloe vera is the common name for Aloe barbadensis, a succulent whose leaf gel is used in skincare as a soothing, hydrating ingredient. On a US label it appears under an INCI name built on the plant name, such as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice. Each Aloe Barbadensis name in the ingredient dictionary is a separate entry, so read the exact name on your product rather than treating them as interchangeable.

What did the safety review conclude?

The CIR published a final report on aloe-derived ingredients in 2007. The CIR concluded that the Aloe Barbadensis ingredients reviewed in that assessment were safe in the cosmetic practices of use and concentrations described, provided anthraquinone levels in the ingredients did not exceed 50 ppm. It found insufficient data to support the safety of the reviewed ingredients derived from Aloe andongensis, Aloe arborescens and Aloe ferox. That is a safety conclusion about the reviewed ingredients, not an acne rating.

How to read it on a label

US cosmetic labels generally list ingredients in descending order of amount, but anything at 1% or less can appear in any order after those above 1%. Its position does not tell you the exact concentration. Judge the whole product, how it feels on your skin, and what changes when you add or drop it.

What not to conclude

This page does not say aloe vera is or is not comedogenic. It says we found no sourced rating, and that the safety review addresses cosmetic safety, not breakouts. Test a new product on a small area of skin, twice daily for 7 to 10 days, before full use, and ask a clinician about ongoing acne.