What does aloe vera gel do

Aloe vera gel is a gel made from the fresh leaves of 2 year old aloe vera, which is cleaned and disinfected, then the skin is removed and the juice is taken out. This natural product has been gaining attention in recent years as people become more aware of skin care. What are the benefits and effects of aloe vera gel?

Remove acne marks

Aloe Vera gel can inhibit the reproduction of acne bacteria and anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, not only can regulate the secretion of sebum to moisturize the skin, but also promote local metabolism to prevent skin keratinization, when acne can also astringent wounds, promote cell renewal. As a result of the role of aloe vera gel to promote cell renewal, the use of aloe vera gel can not only anti-inflammatory acne, but also has a certain effect on the fading of scars.

Promote wound healing

Aloe vera gel has a calming, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, hemostatic effect, if the skin is accidentally scraped, lacerated, stabbed, cut, bruised, squeezed, sprained, burned, prickly heat, you can gently apply a layer of aloe vera gel after cleaning the skin antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and the wound will soon heal.

Anti-itch

In autumn and winter, the air is dry and cold, and the skin is prone to water loss, and the moisture in the epidermis is lower than necessary, leading to itchy skin. Aloe vera gel has a very good moisturizing effect, can be mixed into the cell deep hydration, repair the damage caused by dry skin, dry itch has a relatively obvious anti-itch effect.

Anti-inflammatory

Aloe vera gel has a good sterilizing and anti-inflammatory effect, can neutralize the cytotoxins that cause inflammation, kill pathogenic bacteria such as staphylococcus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus, and has a better anti-inflammatory effect on impetigo, folliculitis, nail fungus, stomatitis and lip ulcers, toothache, etc.

Emollient and whitening

Aloe vera gel contains nutrients that astringent skin and activates cell vitality, so it can emollient and whitening. For example, aloin, anthraquinone and cinnamate contained in aloe vera have an absorbing effect on ultraviolet rays and can effectively protect against sunlight. The amino acids, organic acids and aloesin contained in aloe vera gel can inhibit tyrosinase activity and hinder the formation of melanin.

Detoxification

The detoxifying effect of aloe vera gel has been applied in ancient times. In the Song Dynasty, the "Kaibao Materia Medica" states that "Aloe Vera can detoxify croton". The principle of detoxification is because Aloe Vera is strongly alkaline, which can neutralize the acidic toxins produced by the germs, and it can also kill the pathogenic bacteria, so it achieves detoxification through neutralization and anti-inflammation.

Hair care

Aloe vera gel has a certain care effect on human hair. For example, in the southern part of China, fresh aloe vera is very popular for hair care. Local farmers have aloe vera planted in front of their houses, which is very convenient to use. When you need to cut open the green skin of aloe vera and take out the gel, apply it to your own hair and use it for hair care. Or use several sections of fresh aloe vera in a basin, rinse into boiling water, used for shampooing can protect the shine of hair and flat paste, but also can effectively reduce the formation of dandruff; wedding before the wedding must be prepared by the elderly for the new couple to bath and shampoo. Most of the local old women still have dark and shiny hair, which can be attributed to aloe vera.