What is Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera (INCI name: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice) is a botanical extract. A calming plant extract rated 0/5, well tolerated by most skin types.
You may see it on labels as Aloe Vera, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis, so it can hide under more than one name in an ingredient list.
Where Aloe Vera shows up
You'll most often find Aloe Vera in soothing toners, moisturisers, and 'natural' formulations. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 0/5 โ low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.
Is Aloe Vera bad for acne-prone skin?
That low score makes Aloe Vera a reasonable choice even for acne-prone skin. As always, individual reactions vary, but it is not a likely cause of clogged pores.