EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALOE VERA
Having been around for centuries and used as a medicinal herb, Aloe Vera is a wonder plant, a superhero in the botanical world. It is packed with uncountable benefits for the body's health and skin. It is rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, improves digestion and even boosts immunity. Let us now introduce you to this ‘miracle’ plant, and discover why this skin superfood will become the game-changer of your skincare routine!
1 – Helps soothe sunburn
Aloe Vera in its gel form can be used as a natural remedy for sunburn and burnt skin. Acting as an anti-inflammatory, Aloe Vera gel has cooling and calming effects that soothe the skin and reduce redness. Applying a thin layer of Aloe Vera gel repairs the damage to epidermal cells, strengthening the skin barrier, while the presence of antioxidants and minerals boosts the healing process of the skin.
2 – Helps to moisturise the skin
The juicy leaves of Aloe Vera are made up of 99% of water. Applying Aloe Vera directly onto the skin is beneficial for the skin to stay hydrated, keep the moisture locked in and combat the under-hydration of skin tissue. For this reason, Aloe Vera is ideal for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin.
3 – Helps fade dark spots
Aloe Vera contains a compound called Aloesin that is effective in preventing hyperpigmented skin from producing more melanin. Applying Aloe Vera topically can help fade dark spots and other hyperpigmentation issues over time while donating a brighter and plumped-looking aspect.
4 – Fights skin-ageing
Overexposure to sunlight, free radicals, and inflammation are well-known to accelerate the ageing process of the skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles, and under-hydrated patches. Aloe Vera stimulates the production of Hyaluronic Acid, collagen and elastin fibres of the skin thus enhancing skin firmness, restoring skin elasticity and decreasing the appearance of ageing signs.
5 – Can help clear up acne and blemishes
Aloe Vera, with its soothing and calming properties, is ideal for gentle cleansing, removing impurities, unclogging pores, and treating pimples without causing any damage to the skin barrier. Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides and gibberellins that boost cell renewal whilst reducing inflammation and redness. This powerful plant has antimicrobial properties and works as an astringent, reducing the size of pores, regulating the excess of sebum, and clearing the skin from microbes, pollutants and dirt.
6 – boosts healing of wounds
It is a known fact that Aloe Vera is highly beneficial to treat and heal burns, sunburns, cuts, and other injuries. This medical plant boosts the healing of wounds and the re-epithelization process (creating a new skin barrier) when the derma heals, speeding up skin cell reproduction as much as eight times. Aloe Vera has the capability to penetrate the epidermis faster than water.
7 – soothes psoriasis and eczema
Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis signal general inflammation and a compromised skin barrier. The gel-filled leaves of Aloe Vera can target these skin concerns as it reduces inflammation and supports the immune system, while also soothing the skin and preventing the skin from drying out. Using Aloe Vera serums and cream on psoriasis may also help reduce the scaling, redness, and irritation.
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REVEAL A FRESH AND BALANCED COMPLEXION
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*tested over 50 people over 4 weeks of use (ref)
ACHIEVE A HEALTHY AND RADIANT GLOW ALL DAY
94% feel their skin more hydrated
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QUENCH THIRSTY SKIN OVERNIGHT
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+ 108.3% increase in moisturising level**
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**T1h over 10 women dry skin (ref)
WAKE UP TO A MORE YOUTHFUL-LOOKING GLOW
94% feel the skin hydrated and nourished
92% feel the skin looks smoothed
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Sources:
Benson K. F., Newman R. A., Jensen G. S., (2015). Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and skin regenerative properties of an Aloe vera-based extract of Nerium oleander leaves (NAE-8). Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.
Surjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe vera: a short review. Indian journal of dermatology, 53(4), 163–166. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.44785
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320081