When it comes to natural gifts people use to keep their beauty at its peak, the succulent plant Aloe Vera is one of those that are often used by almost every woman in the world. Experts say this "wonder plant" indeed has a lot of benefits for your skin, as reported by the Baylor College of Medicine.
WHAT'S INSIDE ALOE VERA THAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
"Aloe Vera has lots of uses," explained Kim Chang, an aesthetician with the Baylor Aesthetics Studio. "It contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A, E, and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory." Furthermore, its gel-like substance is also rich in amino acids and minerals, which can be very good for the skin.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA?
Because of the compounds inside it, which experts refer to as polysaccharides, and carboxypeptidase, a kind of pain reliever, Aloe Vera gel can be very effective in soothing sunburns. Sunburns are a result of DNA damage in the skin cells after long exposures in the sun. This could be very painful and possibly last for days or even for a week, as posted by Medical News Today.
Aloe Vera gel also contains a chemical compound known as acemannan. This compound can be very effective in suppressing skin inflammation. Applying this on inflamed skin can help restore its beauty big time. Just make sure not to forget to check whether you are allergic to this gel or not since it can also cause an allergic reaction. One can do that by conducting a patch test first or by asking your dermatologist.
Moreover, Aloe Vera can also be used to slow down signs of aging. Great thanks to its ability to stimulate fibroblast activity. Experts say this gel can help boost the body's collagen's production and elastin fibers. With this, the skin becomes more elastic and less wrinkled. Also, Aloe has vitamins and antioxidants that could help fight off free radicals.
WHAT'S THE BEST ALOE VERA PRODUCT TO USE?
There are a lot of products that claim to contain aloe that is available in the market nowadays. Unfortunately, some of those have low Aloe content and might not be as effective as you expect it to be. So always make sure whether or not the product contains more Aloe gel in it before purchasing.
But if you want to be sure of the products and chemicals you put in your face, then you may want to consider growing the succulent yourself. By using the gel directly gathered from the leaves, you are surely guaranteed of Aloe in its purest form thus its benefits too.
