Aloe Vera

Such a famous plant! Aloe Vera is popular as an indoor plant or as a healthy ingredient in cosmetics or drinks. You can buy it in gel or powder and even in fresh leaves. This succulent plant from the Liliaceae family is native to Africa, although for several years it has been found in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. To enjoy all the benefits of Aloe Vera, we use the pulp of the leaf made up of clear mucilage. Be careful not to confuse the pulp with the latex potentially toxic, irritating, and strongly laxative. The clear, almost transparent pulp is extracted by cutting Aloe vera leaves in half, while the yellow latex is the leaf sap that drains from the leaf when it is cut. Mainly composed of water, it contains many minerals, enzymes, vitamins, mucopolysaccharides, amino acids, and antioxidants. Last but not least, the pH of Aloe vera is around 4-5, close to the skin which is 5.5. It thus preserves the natural balance of the skin and hair! Applied pure, the gel will form a protective film to retain hydration. But too much of it, you risk a rather unpleasant cardboard effect. Thanks to its high water retention capacity and its richness in nutrients, it moisturizes and softens the epidermis for a baby's skin effect. It also stimulates cell regeneration promoting the disappearance of scars or preventing the appearance of wrinkles. In addition to this property, it is anti-inflammatory and relieves minor injuries such as small burns, sunburns, irritation after shaving, wounds, and cuts, but also for skin reactions such as eczema, psoriasis, and urticaria. or herpes! If there is an open wound, wait until the bleeding has stopped before applying Aloe vera gel. Very often when a product has so many benefits on the skin, it also has some on the hair. This is the case with Aloe Vera which cleanses the roots and repairs split ends, to find supple and silky hair. Sanitizing the scalp helps fight against hair loss, dandruff, or itching. Finally, it facilitates disentangling and brings volume and shine to the hair. Aloe Vera gel can be kept for a short time in gel form so prefer to keep it in the refrigerator, its use will be all the more pleasant. If you make your gel yourself, you can keep it for a maximum of 15 days in the refrigerator, if you notice a change in color, smell, or texture, it is no longer good and you need to change it.

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