Thanks to storing water, Aloe can survive for a few years without water. It doesn’t require any special care or advanced cultivation yet it houses the power of the most valuable healthful ingredients and the ones that are second to none in cosmetology. If you don’t know the life-changing benefits of Aloe – enjoy reading!

What are the ingredients of Aloe?

Over 200 different types of active substances, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, Polysaccharides and plant enzymes. Aloe contains all water-soluble vitamins (A, C, E, B6, B12), as well as folic acid and niacin. Organic acids and natural, volatile oils can be found in Aloe. The leaves have as many as 18 amino acids which are essential for the human body, including seven essential acids that a body is unable to produce.

Aloe in cosmetics – action

Considering the cosmetic uses, Aloe tops everything. The spectrum of its uses is surprising. The juice, flesh and gel, extracted from the plant, are extremely valuable. What are the beauty benefits of Aloe?

• Perfectly moisturizes – Aloe has a specific chemical composition. It is made up of Polysaccharides which excellently moisturise the epidermis, have hygroscopic properties (binding water molecules) and create a microscopic, hydro-lipid coat on the skin surface, not letting water molecules ‘escape’ from the inside.
• Soothes skin irritations – thanks to Aloectin, Aloe effectively, quickly and effortlessly soothes all skin irritations. It has anti-inflammatory properties so it’s among the most popular and effective ingredients in creams for a sensitive and acne-prone skin.
• Tones skin up – Aloe maintains the skin pH, gently acidifies and at the same time – saves from irritations and makes it more resistant and bouncier – neither oily nor dry.

Aloe in cosmetics – uses

Aloe gels are the comfiest and strongest form. A thick formula doesn’t drip off the skin and is easier to apply. Use an Aloe gel for your face skin (a serum over a favorite moisturiser), tap it in the fragile skin under the eyes (fast absorption and great hydration), apply to hair (dry or damp after washing), mix with cosmetic clay masks, rub in the body.

Use Aloe juice instead of a facial toner, hair rinse or the basis for all clay-based masks. It works wonders for a foot bath, too. The Aloe juice is an ingredient in face masks and creams. Pure Aloe gives the most intensive effects – make DIY creams or masks. You can add it to lotions, hair conditioners, masks or mix it with a few drops of natural hair oils.