Aloe Vera Skin Care, Benefits And Review

Aloe Vera – Health Benefits To The Skin

Aloe Vera has been used for centuries for a myriad of applications. Cleopatra used it for her skin care regime. Surely the soothing properties of the Aloe Vera were welcome relief after her skin peels. The tombs of the pharaohs contained the plants for the afterlife. The first writings known to man contained references to this miracle plant. Over 4,000 years of usages leads to some evidential health benefits.

Long used in folklore healing, science has yet to unlock all the symbiotic connections of the 200 components of the Aloe Vera to verify its far reaching claims. In modern times, skin care experts have taken notice of the vitamins and minerals, amino acids, and collagen compounds necessary for skin health and have added Aloe Vera to everything from toothpaste to hair conditioner. Aloe is available commercially as a gel, pure juice internal use), capsules, and added ingredient.

As scientific research continues, properties are being revealed even though the how is not fully understood:

• Anti-bacterial – contains known antiseptics lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, sulfur, phenol, and cinnamic acid
• Analgesic – contains known pain killers magnesium, salicylic acid, and lupeol
• Anti-fungal – effectiveness shown in treating dermal fungi such as ringworm
• Viracidal – apparent after long periods of use and particularly of scientific value and further research
• Skin health – contains vitamin A, C, E and B complexes, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, essential fatty acids and plant protein, deep penetrating action
• No known allergies or adverse drug interactions – always check with doctor first but makes use safe for everyone, young and old (external)

Our ancient ancestors have passed down the use of the sap of the Aloe Vera for healing minor cuts and abrasions as well as first and second degree burns. Scar tissue is less noticeable. Healing of the skin is up to 30% faster with the application of the plant. Aloe Vera contains natural pain reducers, anti-bacterial enzymes, and collagen that penetrate deep into the skin where healing takes place. The sap also contains compounds that naturally cool the skin providing relief from minor burns, sunburn, and infection. Many a household keeps a plant for burn fist-aid.

Aloe Vera also acts as a barrier on the skin protecting it from environmental pollutants and toxins entering minor abrasions. Moisture is retained making the skin appear younger and wrinkles less intense. The enzymes in the sap actually digest dry dead skin while relieving associated itchiness. Aloe Vera’s skin healing properties naturally absorb deep into the skin’s layers aiding the body’s healing processes and providing an extra collagen source for faster healing.

The pain relievers and cooling action are said to work to help arthritis sufferers. The subdermal penetration provides relief down to the joints. Even athletes are using Aloe Vera on joint and muscle pains.

Aloe Vera is said to relieve dryness and itching of the scalp thus reducing dandruff. The collagen compounds strengthen hair helping prevent split ends. The same is reported of eczema sufferers.

Note: Aloin from the green leaf part of the plant can be problematic when ingested in large quantities. It is a laxative.