Taking care of your skin can mean a lot of things, but perhaps the most important thing to remember is that the ingredients of a particular product should not be too harsh for the skin. It's why aloe vera has become a staple in many skincare brands.
First noted some 6,000 years ago by the Egyptians who considered it a sacred plant, today aloe vera is grown all over the world in warm climates, and particularly in North Africa, South America and the Mediterranean region.
The key benefit of Aloe Vera lies in its ability to retain a significant volume of water in its leaves and also contains hundreds of multi-purpose medicinal compounds. However, aloe vera gel, which is derived from the plant's leaves using a particular method, is the product primarily used in the cosmetics industry for its moisturizing properties.
The Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is popular as a moisturizer due to its high water quality. Better yet, it hydrates the skin without compromising the much-dreaded glossy look, which is often associated with oil-based goods, and it is also long-lasting and highly absorbing. Overall, it is a natural remedy for dry and dehydrated skin.
Used to a wide range of treatments over thousands of years, aloe vera has many beauty uses. Aloe vera also has calming, soothing and anti-oxidant qualities beyond moisturizing, making it effective for the treatment of acne, inflamed and irritated skin and the symptoms of aging. In short, the plant gives basically anyone a perfect remedy.
A huge number of beauty companies make aloe vera-based products today. Simply select the one that best suits your skin type and personal needs.
Aloe vera gel is particularly available for both the face and body in the form of liquids, lotions, creams, and masks. As usual, you can try to choose organic goods, or even better, buying leaves or a plant from which you can make your own gel or juice it yourself.
If you want to make your own aloe vera gel, you can buy plants of different sizes for a rather affordable price from gardening shops and big supermarkets. Conversely, ready-made aloe vera gel and aloe vera-based products are being sold in local stores and online at a wide range of prices.
Don't forget to read the labels and verify the quality of aloe vera. Higher aloe vera levels suggest the items would be more productive as moisturizers.
