- Maintain a Healthy Skin pH: Aloe vera gel regulates the pH level of your skin. The level can fluctuate around 5.5 on the pH scale, which is slightly on the acidic side. Aloe 3.5 to 4.7 on the scale, therefore creating a more than adequate barrier that prevents the invasion of microorganisms of the skin. It’s balancing effect and non-toxic nature are what make it so popular in so many cosmetic products.It Has Profound Effects: Aloe vera penetrates deep into the skin upon contact.
- It penetrates four times as deep as water and actually aids other topical compounds, like vitamin E, through the dermis and hypodermis layers. The deep penetration nourishes the skin as well as micro-circulate blood in the area where it was applied.
- Nourishment for Your Skin: Combined with clay or fruit masks, aloe vera doubles its nourishing effect. The vitamins and amino acids in the aloe penetrate the mask’s nutrients deeper through the layers of skin.
- Exfoliates the Skin: Thanks to its proteolytic enzyme property, aloe vera sloughs off the dead skin cells your skin. The shedding of the old skin cells is necessary to make room for new cells. If not, the old cells would accumulate and form a hard layer that prevents flexibility and breathability of the skin.
- Regenerates New Cells: Aloe vera assures and accelerates the full growth of new skin cells with its numerous nourishing elements. Studies have shown that aloe vera gel – or referred to “gel puro aloe vera” in Spanish – speeds up the production of fibroblast cells (common cells in connective tissue) 6 to 8 times more rapidly than normal production. Additionally, aloe vera accelerates the production of collagen, which maintains the skin’s elasticity.
- Both a Moisturizer and Astringent: Whether your skin is dry or oily, it needs to be well moisturized. A moisturizing cream with a base of aloe vera can perfect the skin’s surface, as aloe is composed of 99% water and makes a great hydrator. It also serves as an astringent (constricts the skin tissues) due to the fact it contains mono and polysaccharides, which is an antioxidant and reduces inflammation.
For more ways to use aloe vera, check out Robyn’s health blog here.
