Aloe Barbedensis, more commonly referred to simply as Aloe Vera, is a gelatine-like plant food extracted from the leaves of the Aloe plant. It can be applied topically even in its rawest form and is effective in stimulating new cell production.
It has been found to block up to 30% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays when applied to skin. Its constituent aloin gives it this property. It is not used as a sun block but rather in after-sun lotion to counteract any sunburn
Applying aloe vera has been shown to stimulate enzyme action in skin tissue, which encourages the cells that produce collagen.
As a consequence, it is especially effective as a skin cleansing and detoxifying agent. It has been shown that it penetrates up to seven layers of the skin so the effects go deep.
It is an extremely beneficial moisturiser as it increases water retention in the skin.
Aloe vera has been shown in studies to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. In one study, 83% of those patients who were treated with aloe vera gel showed significant improvement whilst fewer than 6% treated with a placebo showed any improvement at all.
It has even been shown that aloe vera successfully treats nappy rash, which demonstrates it is both gentle and effective.
Although you may think that digestive health is not linked to skin care, Aloe Vera is one of the best aids to digestion there is, which can also ensure more toxins are removed from the body, improving the skin from within!
