The use of aloe vera as a medicinal plant has a very long history, it has been used for medicinal purposes in various cultures for millennia: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico,
Japan and China, dates back to the time of ancient Egypt 6000 years ago, where its representations have been preserved on the stone walls of the Valley of the Kings,
Aloe vera has traditionally been used to empirically treat a wide list of disorders and ailments, such as skin problems (wounds, burns and psoriasis),
constipation, external and internal ulcers, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and lupus erythematosus.
- Antiseptic and antibacterial: Useful for skin conditions and burns.
- Moisturizing: On a cosmetic level, it is ideal for hydrating dry skin and also sensitive and to reduce wrinkles.
- Cleansing and laxative: Incorporated in products for constipation and to promote intestinal transit.
- Soothing: Due to its analgesic effect, it relieves pain and inflammation of the skin.
- Healing and regenerating: Helps the skin return to its normal state after an injury as it stimulates the production of collagen and the formation of new vessels.
BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA FOR THE SKIN
Thanks to their properties, there are many benefits that they can offer us to
our skin.
- Helps heal: thanks to its antioxidant and moisturizing properties, aloe vera allows us to restore our skin from scars, bites or even stretch marks.
- Relieves pain: its analgesic and inhibitory properties allow aloe vera to have benefits in controlling pain and discomfort. Aloe vera also produces
salicylic acid, which contains great anti-inflammatory capacity. - Helps coagulate: this benefit of aloe vera is due to its calcium, potassium and cellulose content, which allows the formation of fibers. In this way it helps reduce and combat
varicose veins - Protects the skin: Helps prevent wrinkles: related to the previous benefit, aloe vera acts as a natural anti-wrinkle because it hydrates and anesthetizes the tissues of the skin.
fur. In addition, its minerals and vitamins stimulate the production of new cells and expel bacteria.
