Aloe Vera is a stem-less, succulent plant that grows in dry climates. The leaves are very thick and green to grey-green in coloring. Aloe Vera has been used since the 16th century in herbal medicine and is known as a healing plant. When taken internally, the juice has been known to relieve digestive issues such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.
In the skin care and cosmetic industries, Aloe Vera is known for its soothing, moisturizing and healing properties. It acts as a natural barrier, shielding skin from environmental toxins and is also commonly used to treat sunburn because it relieves heat on the skin while providing hydration. Aloe Vera is essential to any beauty routine as it is a rich source of many vitamins including A, C and B.
Whatever your skin concern is, Aloe Vera can always lend a helping hand. It’s anti-bacterial which makes it great for acne. It reduces redness and enhances skin moisture levels making Aloe Vera excellent for those with sensitive or dry skin conditions. Its soothing and moisturizing properties also make it great as an anti-dandruff shampoo ingredient. It has even been shown to help brighten skin tone and diminish minor pigmentation problems.
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