NABL Test Report for Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

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Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth: NABL Lab Test Report

NABL lab test report for Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth: heavy metals not detected, pathogens absent and pH 6.92. Batch MAAG005.

Testing LaboratorySigma Test & Research Centre
NABL AccreditationTC-5369
Report No.13002419/A, 13002419/B
Batch TestedMAAG005

Safety Summary: Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

Is Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, a laboratory accredited by NABL (Accreditation No. TC-5369). The tested sample, from batch MAAG005, was analysed against the limits in the referenced standards.

Free from lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and antimony. The report found no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony - each was below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.

Free from harmful bacteria and fungi. Four organisms were tested: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. All were reported Absent. Total microbial count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 1000 cfu/gm); Total yeast & mould count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 100 cfu/gm).

Gentle, skin-friendly pH. The measured pH is 6.92, which is mildly acidic.

Sulphate-free and paraben-free. The published ingredient list contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil. Preservation uses ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol and sodium benzoate.

Is it chemical free? No cosmetic is chemical-free - water itself is a chemical. This one is free from sulphates, parabens, silicones, mineral oil and any detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony.

What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch MAAG005 and the parameters listed on this page. Skin tolerance is assessed separately, in the dermatological patch test certificate. NABL accredits laboratories, not products.

Key Findings at a Glance

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Heavy Metals: Not Detected
Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury and Antimony below the detection limit (0.25 mg/kg)
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Pathogens: Absent
E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and C. albicans - all reported Absent
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Microbial Count: Within Limits
Total count Less than 10 against a limit of NMT 1000

Results of Analysis

Result is the measured outcome for this batch. Requirement / Limit is the specification where the standard defines one; a dash means it defines none. Test Method is the standard the laboratory followed.

Parameter Result Requirement / Limit Test Method
Physical & Organoleptic
Description Clear colourless viscous gel - By visual
Colour Colourless - By visual
Odour Characteristic - By Organoleptically
Chemical Parameters
pH 6.92 - IS:2711:1979
Total residue, % w/w 4.93 - IS:6608:2004
Density, g/ml 1.054 - IP 2018
Viscosity (Temp. 27.2C, RPM 30, SPL No. 64), cps 3781 - IP 2018
Specific gravity 1.057 - IP 2018
Heavy Metals
Lead (as Pb), ppm Not Detected (DL 0.25) - STRC/STP/P018
Cadmium (as Cd), ppm Not Detected (DL 0.25) - STRC/STP/P018
Arsenic (as As), ppm Not Detected (DL 0.25) - STRC/STP/P018
Mercury (as Hg), ppm Not Detected (DL 0.1) - STRC/STP/P018
Antimony (as Sb), ppm Not Detected (DL 0.25) - STRC/STP/P018
Microbial Counts
Total microbial count, cfu/gm Less than 10 NMT 1000 IS:14648:2011
Total yeast & mould count, cfu/gm Less than 10 NMT 100 IS:14648:2011
Pathogens
Escherichia coli, per gm Absent - IS:14648:2011
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, per gm Absent - IS:14648:2011
Staphylococcus aureus, per gm Absent - IS:14648:2011
Candida albicans, per gm Absent - IS:14648:2011

Understanding These Tests for Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

Physical & Organoleptic

On the tested sample, Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth was recorded as description Clear colourless viscous gel, colourless in colour and with a characteristic odour.

These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.

Chemical Parameters

It also lists pH 6.92, total residue 4.93 % w/w, density, g/ml 1.054, viscosity 3781 cps and specific gravity 1.057, for which the standard sets no specification.

Chemical parameters are measured against the standard's specification where one exists.

Heavy Metals

In this report, Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth showed no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony - each below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.

Heavy metals can enter a product through raw materials or manufacturing.

Microbial Counts

Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth recorded total microbial count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 1000 cfu/gm and total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 100 cfu/gm.

These tests count viable microorganisms against the limits set by the standard.

Pathogens

In the tested sample of Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent - not detected in the tested quantity.

Pathogen tests cover only the organisms listed, not all microorganisms.

Test Overview

Report Title Chemical and Microbiological Analysis - Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth
Parameters Measured physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens
Test Type Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample
Test Methods IS:2711:1979; IS:6608:2004; IS:14648:2011
Sample Tested MAAG005 (300ml X 1)

About Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

Say 'Aloe' to hydrated and glowing skin with the Mamaearth Aloe Ashwagandha Gel. Crafted with the goodness of Aloe Vera and traditional Ashwagandha, this face gel deeply moisturizes your skin and soothes any irritation or inflammation. Ashwagandha is an age-old powerful and natural antioxidant that targets pigmentation and gives you youthful & radiant skin. All this in a quick-absorbing & non-sticky formulation! And because of our no toxins philosophy, you won't find any Silicones, Parabens, mineral oil & dyes in our Aloe Ashwagandha Gel.

Claims and Their Evidence

Lab-sourced rows are measured results. Product-page rows are the brand's own claims, shown with the brand's qualifier. The laboratory report is not evidence for cosmetic-benefit claims.

Statement Evidence / basis Source
No detectable heavy metals Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury and Antimony reported Not Detected at a detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg. Lab report 13002419/A
Within microbiological limits Counts within the standard limits; specified pathogens reported Absent. Lab report 13002419/B
Sulphate-free cleansing base No SLS or SLES in the published ingredient list. Product ingredient list
Paraben-free No parabens in the published ingredient list. Product ingredient list

Report Details

Testing Laboratory Sigma Test & Research Centre (NABL-accredited, Accreditation No. TC-5369)
ULR Number TC536922000002395F
Report No. 13002419/A, 13002419/B
Report Issue Date 06/04/2022
Testing Period 26/03/2022 to 04/04/2022
Batch Tested MAAG005 (Mfg. 03/2022; 02/2024)
Standards Referenced IS:2711:1979; IS:6608:2004; IS:14648:2011
Authorised Signatory Vinit Sharma, Person Incharge, Sigma Test & Research Centre

What This Report Shows

What the results demonstrate

  • Physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded as observed by the laboratory.
  • The listed heavy metals were below the laboratory's detection limit in the tested sample.
  • The tested sample met the microbiological count limits of the referenced standard.
  • The specified pathogenic microorganisms were reported Absent in the tested sample.
  • Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory.

What the results do not demonstrate

  • They do not certify the product; NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
  • They do not establish overall safety or suitability for every individual.
  • They do not prove any cosmetic-benefit or performance claim; those are addressed separately and on the product page.
  • They do not cover parameters or organisms outside those listed.
  • They apply to the tested sample from the stated batch, not necessarily to other batches.

Key Ingredients in Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

Descriptions are the brand's own, from the product page.

Ingredient Brand description
Aloe Vera "It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin."
Ashwagandha "A powerhouse of antioxidants, it fights free radical damage and gives you a youthful glow."
Vitamin E "It intensely nourishes the skin and prevents signs of aging."
Glycerin "As a powerful humectant, it helps retain the skin's essential moisture."

Formulation at a Glance

From the ingredient list published on the product page. Not part of the laboratory report.

Active Ingredients

Component Role in the formulation
Sodium PCA Natural moisturising factor that holds water in the skin.
Allantoin Soothing agent used to support skin comfort.
Tocopherol Vitamin E; antioxidant that protects oils from oxidation.

Moisturising and Emollient

Component Role in the formulation
Glycerin Humectant that draws water into the skin surface.

Texture and Stability

Component Role in the formulation
Aqua (Water) Solvent base of the formulation.
Polysorbate 20 Solubiliser that disperses oils in water.
Carbomer Thickener that builds gel structure.
Sodium Hydroxide Adjusts the pH of the formulation.
Disodium EDTA Chelating agent that stabilises the formula against metal ions.

Preservative System

Component Role in the formulation
Phenoxyethanol Broad-spectrum preservative used at low levels.
Sodium Benzoate Preservative effective in acidic formulations.
Potassium Sorbate Preservative that works with sodium benzoate.

What the Formulation Leaves Out

Excluded Basis
No sulphates Not present in the published ingredient list.
No parabens Not present in the published ingredient list.
No silicones Not present in the published ingredient list.
No mineral oil Not present in the published ingredient list.

Published Research on Key Actives

Published literature on each ingredient, not studies on this product.

Ingredient Published finding Relevance to the formulation
Aloe Vera Aloe vera has documented moisturising and soothing properties in dermatological use (Surjushe A, et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2008;53(4):163-166). Supports aloe vera as a soothing and hydrating botanical.
Vitamin E Vitamin E is reviewed as a major lipid-soluble antioxidant in skin, with photoprotective and moisturising roles (Keen MA, Hassan I. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315). Supports vitamin E as an antioxidant and emollient stabiliser.

Dermatological Patch Test Certificate

This NABL lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth. Skin tolerance is a separate question, assessed through dermatological patch testing. The dermatological patch test certificate for this product is published on its own page, so you can review the laboratory analysis here and the patch-test findings there as one trust cluster.

View the Original Lab Report

The complete original report for Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, the ULR number, and the authorised signatory's details.

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The Tested Product

Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth

The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch MAAG005. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Ashwagandha and Aloe Vera. You can also explore the full product range or other products in this category.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth tested for heavy metals?

A: Yes. In this report, Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury and Antimony were reported below the laboratory's stated detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369).

Q: Is Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth microbiologically safe?

A: For the tested batch, microbial counts were reported within the limits of the referenced standard and the specified pathogens were reported Absent. These results indicate the tested sample met the referenced microbiological limits; they do not establish overall product safety.

Q: What is the pH of Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth?

A: The measured pH in this report is 6.92.

Q: Is Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth free from sulphates and parabens?

A: The published ingredient list for this product contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil. This is based on the ingredient list, not on the laboratory report, which covers contaminants and microbiological quality.

Q: Does this report prove Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth works?

A: No. The report covers chemical and microbiological parameters on a sample from the stated batch. Performance and cosmetic-benefit claims are made by the brand on the product page and are not part of this laboratory report.

Q: What do "Not Detected" and "Absent" mean in this report?

A: "Not Detected" means a substance was below the laboratory's stated detection limit using the specified method. "Absent" means a specified microorganism was not detected in the tested quantity using the referenced method.

Q: What is a ULR number and how do I verify this report?

A: A ULR (Unique Lab Report) number is a one-of-a-kind identifier that NABL-accredited laboratories print on every test report, making it traceable. The ULR for this report is TC536922000002395F. The original report PDF linked on this page carries the laboratory letterhead and authorised signatory details.

Q: Does NABL certify this product?

A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not products. This page reports the results of testing performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369) on a sample of this product. It does not represent a product certification by NABL.

Q: Which batch does this report cover?

A: The report covers batch MAAG005 (manufactured 03/2022). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 300ml X 1. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.

References

  1. IS:2711:1979. Bureau of Indian Standards.
  2. IS:6608:2004. Bureau of Indian Standards.
  3. IS:14648:2011. Bureau of Indian Standards.
  4. Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test reports 13002419/A, 13002419/B.

Report Verification

Testing Laboratory

Sigma Test & Research Centre

NABL Accreditation No.

TC-5369

ULR Number

TC536922000002395F

Report No.

13002419/A, 13002419/B

Batch Tested

MAAG005 (Mfg. 03/2022)

Report Date

06/04/2022

Results refer only to the tested sample from the stated batch and the parameters listed on this page.

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Disclaimer: This page reproduces the results of laboratory analysis performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre on a sample from batch MAAG005 of Aloe Ashwagandha Gel for Youthful Glow | Mamaearth. Test results refer only to the tested sample and the listed parameters. Formulations may be updated over time; refer to the product label for current information. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or regulatory advice, and does not represent a product certification by NABL.