Aloe vera is increasingly becoming an ingredient in many cosmetics. Its valuable health and beauty properties are appreciated by numerous skin care brands. Find out what this plant hides and why it is worth introducing it into your routine.
Aloe vera is a plant that grows under natural conditions in the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Madagascar. However, we can easily grow it at home as well. Its leaves are luscious green in color, often have a waxy coating and tiny thorns at the base. It has long been known that the sap inside them has soothing properties – relieving pain caused by sunburn and speeding up wound healing. All thanks to valuable nutritional values, of which there is a whole lot in aloe vera. The mixture of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, salicylic acid, saponins and sugars makes aloe leaves have an exceptionally good effect on the skin and human body.
Aloe vera is quite often an ingredient in hair products such as shampoos and conditioners. The juice of this plant makes hair stronger and shinier. It is much easier to comb them, as they tangle less and do not tend to frizz. Using products with aloe vera also prevents split ends.
Aloe vera has the ability to synthesize collagen and elastin. Applying a cream that contains this ingredient to the skin makes it more elastic and firm. Let’s not forget the vitamins found in aloe vera juice. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin, lubricates and smooths it; C makes the capillary walls more flexible, and A is responsible for the keratinization of the epidermis and increases the production of hyaluronic acid.
Aloe vera is also added to lip care products. It does an excellent job of protecting this extremely delicate skin from the sun, wind and frost. It softens the epidermis and accelerates the healing of any scratches. In case of inflammation, aloe vera accelerates its regeneration.
If you have dry and sensitive skin, be sure to try body gels and lotions with aloe vera. Your skin under the influence of such cosmetics will regenerate, moisturize and firm faster. Among other things, aloe vera is used for atopic dermatitis, as it soothes inflammation and irritation. Applying a product containing aloe brings immediate relief.
Enzymes contained in aloe vera neutralize free radicals, so it has an antifungal and antibacterial effect. This is why it is used in the production of acne-fighting cosmetics.
The antibacterial effect of aloe vera helps to reduce odor and remove all bacteria from sweat. This is why it is also used in the production of antiperspirants, especially natural ones.
Aloe vera juice is a common ingredient in sun creams. Thanks to it, the skin exposed to the sun does not dry out, and we get a slower tan without red skin. This is all due to the polycyclic compounds contained in aloe, which absorb the most dangerous lengths of UV rays.
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