Pore Clog Checker

Is Aloe Vera Pore-Clogging?

No — Aloe Vera is considered low-risk for clogging pores, with a comedogenic rating of just 0 out of 5.

That is the low-risk tier, so Aloe Vera is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin and is often used as a gentler substitute for heavier ingredients. Aloe Vera is a botanical extract. A calming plant extract rated 0/5, well tolerated by most skin types.

Comedogenic rating
0/5 · Low risk
Irritancy
0/5
Category
Botanical
Low risk · 0/5Botanical

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  • Glycerin
    Humectant
    Low risk · 0/5

    A universal humectant rated 0/5. Non-comedogenic and fungal-acne safe, suitable for all skin types.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol
    Fatty alcohol
    Low risk · 2/5

    A blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols used as an emollient thickener. Rated 2/5; fatty alcohols are considered fungal-acne safe.

  • Aloe Vera
    Botanical
    Low risk · 0/5

    A calming plant extract rated 0/5, well tolerated by most skin types.

  • Calendula
    Botanical
    Low risk · 1/5

    A soothing marigold extract rated 1/5.

  • Dimethicone
    Silicone · disputed
    Low risk · 1/5

    A breathable silicone that smooths and blurs. Rated 1/5 and fungal-acne safe; occasionally blamed for congestion when layered heavily, but the ingredient itself is low-risk.

  • Squalane
    Emollient
    Low risk · 1/5

    The stable, hydrogenated form of squalene. Rated 0-1, lightweight, and one of the go-to fungal-acne-safe emollients. Do not confuse with squalene.

  • Low risk · 2/5

    Vitamin E, a common antioxidant rated 2/5. Widely used at low levels where its clogging impact is minimal.

  • Phenoxyethanol
    Preservative
    Low risk · 0/5

    A broad-spectrum preservative rated 0/5 for clogging, mildly irritating for a few.

From our data: Our database rates 185 cosmetic ingredients, and 39 of them score 4 or higher for pore-clogging potential. Aloe Vera rates 0/5.

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 — 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.

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Sources

Informational only, not medical advice. Comedogenic ratings are a screening guide; individual skin varies.