Aloe vera
Also appears on labels as: aloe, aloe vera juice, organic aloe vera, decolorized aloe vera, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, organic aloe (aloe barbadensis) water
Gel or juice from aloe leaves. Decolorized means the latex layer has been filtered out.
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- Where it comes from
- Aloe farms, pressed and filtered.
- Why it's in the product
- Soothing agent in shampoos and topical products.
- Safety and toxicity
- Topically safe and well tolerated. Ingested aloe latex (the yellow layer under the skin) is a harsh laxative and is toxic to pets, which is exactly why decolorized or inner-leaf-only versions exist. On a shampoo panel this is not an ingestion risk, though dogs do lick themselves.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 31 scored products
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