Aloe vera pulp is the clear, thick substance inside of the Aloe vera leaf. It is often used in skin care products because of its ability to stimulate healthy cell growth and repair damaged tissues. Aloe vera is known to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, which allow skin ailments to heal while reducing risk of infection. Aloe contains nutrients, vitamins, active compounds, essential minerals and amino acids that reduce inflammation. It is an odorless skin protector, non-toxic, non-greasy and allows the skin to breathe and perspire normally.
Aloe vera, especially when combined with other natural ingredients, can greatly enhance the skin and its ability to replenish skin cells. Components of aloe vera have been found to reverse degenerative skin changes by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, in essence turning back the clock on the effects aging has on skin. Studies show that Aloe Vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin. It has the ability to offers more oxygen to the skin, which in turn increases the strength of the tissue as it can penetrate up to seven layers deep! This helps stimulate cell rejuvenation, keeping the skin moist and beautiful and gives the skin a more youthful look. For severe sunburn and/or sun poison, aloe vera can cool the burning skin and speed up the healing process. It can also be effective in treating psoriasis, insect bites, inflammation, fungus and acne. Aloe does not block oil production but it aids in the cleansing of the pore and moisturizing the skin because the gel inside of the plant is quickly absorbed when applied to the skin. Each of these factors make Aloe Vera an ideal ingredient in cosmetic and dermatological products. In fact, Aloe Vera is currently one of the most important ingredients in the cosmetics industry, being utilized in over 95% of the dermatologically valuable extracts manufactured
worldwide
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Aloe Vera contains an array of materials, including the following.
1) Acids - antimicrobial, anti-helminitic (anti-parasitic worms), wound healing for skin tissue and
ulcers.
2) Amino Acids - required for repair and growth. Aloe Vera contains twenty of the twenty two
essential amino acids.
3) Enzymes - catalysts enabling chemical reactions to take place.
4) Lectin - anti-tumour effects.
5) Lipids - principle structural components of living cells.
6) Minerals - calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium are all present in significant quantities.
7) Lactates and Salicylates - analgesic properties.
8) Phenolics - mild antiseptics and antimicrobials.
9) Polysaccharides - long chain sugars broken down to smaller ones via enzymes.
10) Urea-Nitrogen - pain killing effect.
11) Vitamins - contains 8 of the 13 recognized vitamins
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Benefits of Aloe Vera to the Skin:
- Aloe vera is beneficial for cracked and dry skin.
- Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier and shields our skin from dangerous toxins.
- Aloe vera is helpful for frostbite, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions.
All the Aloe vera products are used as a part of skin treatment regimen and keep the skin
healthy. - Aloe vera products contain the highest concentrations of healing agent which is beneficial
for the skin. - It makes the skin smooth and glowing.
- It relieves heat on the skin caused by sunburn.
- Aloe vera is used for treating various skin conditions such as eczema, burns, psoriasis,
inflammations, wounds etc. - It destroys bacteria that try to invade cuts or open wounds.
- It is an excellent skin moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by giving oxygen to the
cells which in turn increases the strength and synthesis of skin tissue. - Aloe vera has excellent moisturizing properties which are best for the skin or skin disorders.
- Aloe vera improves the ability of the skin so that it can hydrate itself.
- It is helpful in removing dead skin cells and has the ability for effective penetration and
transports healthy substances through the skin. - Aloe vera is useful for preventing the aging of the skin. It nourishes the skin and tissues
with body-loving nutrients such as vitamin E and C. - Aloe vera gel is helpful in improving the lesions.
- It lightens dark spots on the face and reduces the intensity of pigmentation.
- It soothes itching and helps restore skin's natural beauty.
Since my last two attempts at homemade create resulted in a few embarrassing setbacks I have also started to use aloe vera in my creams instead of water in my homemade creams because it appears to be more effective than water and reduces the risk of bacteria growth in my products. I have included a few aloe based recipes to get you started as well.
Silky Smooth Aloe Vera Skin Care Body Cream
Ingredients:
1 full teaspoon of Lanolin
1 cup Aloe vera gel
1/3 cup EV Coconut oil
¾ cup Almond oil (or oil of choice)
¾ ounce of Beeswax
1 full teaspoon of Vitamin E lubricate
1 – ½ teaspoons of Essential oil of choice
Method:
In a separate heat proof container melt beeswax, coconut oil and lanolin using a double boiler method. As it is melting mix together well to ensure it is fully blended. At the same time gently heat aloe vera, do not allow to boil. Once the wax has melted remove it from heat source and add almond oil and vitamin E. Mix oil into heated wax/lanolin mixture until it is fully blended. Allow oil mixture to cool slightly and begin to blend with electrical mixer. As you blend oil slowly drizzle in aloe vera gel. As the product blends together it will
turns into white color with a mayonnaise like constancy. Once the cream has cooled to room temprature add EO and mix lightly to incorporate into cream.Then pour the cream into the jars waiting until it has cooled significantly before caping. The cream will continue to thicken as it cools and sets.
As this cream does not have any preservatives be sure to use clean hands when applying to skin. Then apply it will gently absorbs into the skin without leaving any residue on the skin’s surface.
Aloe Vera Skin Toner
First of all, a cotton ball should be soaked in an aloe Vera gel and then apply it on the
face to eliminate excess oil and provides freshness to the skin. One can apply this after
moisturizer and can use it daily.
It is perfect for normal and oily skin. If one is having sensitive skin, then the gel should
be divided into 50 – 50 ratio along with spring water. One can also apply aloe Vera juice.
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