Aloe vera is known as the magical herb as it has many medicinal
benefits. Aloe vera benefits are mentioned in almost all books on
medicine and herb. The herb is also known for its various skin care
benefits. It contains many elements that
have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. The use of this
herb for skin care dates back to the times of ancient Egypt and Greece.
Some of the aloe vera benefits for the skin are mentioned below.
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Aloe Vera Benefits for Skin
Aloe vera is very good for cracked and dry skin. It can be applied to dry and cracked skin in order to get relief. It helps dry skin by moisturizing it.
Aloe vera juice acts as a natural barrier and protects the skin from dangerous toxins.
Various wounds, burns and inflammations can be cured with the help of lotions containing the herb. It also helps in reducing the pain caused by them.
It also helps in fighting acne. It does this by preventing the excessive production of sebum, which is the prime cause of acne. This also helps in oily skin
The herb also helps the skin in hydrating itself. A well hydrated skin appears healthy and fresh.
It also prevents premature aging of the skin by nourishing the skin and tissues with vitamin C and E.
Aloe vera also reduces pigmentation in the skin and thus, helps in lightening dark spots.
When applied to the skin, it also helps in protection against sun burn and acts as a sort of a sun screen.
It prevents bacterial and fungal growth on open cuts and wounds.
Its juice helps in curing constipation. The proper functioning of the digestive system leads to a healthy and glowing skin.
Application of aloe vera gel to the scalp keeps it moist and hydrated. This prevents dandruff, which is a common problem faced by many people these days.
As it contains vitamin C, the juice of this herb helps in proper circulation of blood in the body. This helps the skin become healthy and tight.
Thus, you can that there are a number of aloe vera benefits for the skin. The best part is that unlike chemical lotions and gels, this herb does not have any side effects. So opt for it instead of chemical stuff for skin care.
The benefits of Aloe Vera for hair can be traced to its 75 known nutrients, but it is hypothesized that Aloe Vera, or aloe barbadensis, contains over 100 traceable nutrients. It should come to know surprise that Organic Color Systems would take advantage of this awesome plant as an ingredient in the majority of products, including our ammonia-free professional color line.
1) Promotes Hair Growth
According to University of
Hawaii researchers, we can trace the use of Aloe Vera for hair loss back
to the ancient Egyptians. In fact, Aloe Vera contains enzymes that
directly promote healthy hair growth. These proteolitic enzymes are able
to to eradicate dead skin cells on the scalp that could be clogging the
the hair follicle, not allowing for the proper penetration of nutrients
in the hair. Conditions like seborrhea, which occurs from an
accumulation of sebum on the scalp, can contribute to partial baldness.
Aloe Vera’s keratolic action, breaks down the sebum and dead scalp
cells, allowing for further hair growth. Also, Aloe Vera’s alkalizing
properties can help bring the scalp and hair’s pH to a more desirable
level, resulting in further hair growth promotion, while helping the
hair retain water and moisture.
2) Anti-Pruritic
Anti-pruritic properties are those
that can alleviate itching and dryness. Pruritus ailments include
vexing skin and scalp issues, like psoriasis and Eczema.
Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease characterized by the excessive
production of skin cells. Recall, Aloe Vera’s enzymatic properties,
enabling Aloe to destroy excessive dead skin cells, while conditioning
the skin and scalp. Since excess skin cell production is at the heart of
Psoriasis’ existence, you could see why Aloe is able help eliminate
this issue. Aloe can also reduce the redness, scaling, itching and
inflammation of scalp psoriasis, which directly benefits the hair, as
well. In a study reported in Archives of Dermatology, more than 80
percent of the psoriasis patients treated with Aloe Vera showed
improvement.
3) Anti-inflammatory
Historically, one of the
primary uses of Aloe Vera has been to reduce redness and inflammation
both internally and externally. In fact, Aloe Vera has long been used on
burns and external wounds as an antiseptic to reduce swelling, and
eliminate bacteria. This is a great attribute to have in our ammonia-free hair color
and care products because it helps soothe those that have a sensitive
scalp and are prone to irritation. The ingredients responsible for this
calming property is Bradykinase, and analesgic anti-inflammatic enzyme,
as well as salicylic acid, which is an aspirin-like compound with anti
-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
4) Reduces Dandruff
Because of the aforementioned
enzymatic breakdown of dead skin cells from Aloe Vera, this awesome
plant has also been used for the treatment of dandruff. There could be
many underlying causes of dandruff (like the previously mentioned
conditions), but some doctors attribute its existence to malassezia, a
fat-eating fungus that can live on the scalp. Luckily, in addition to
breaking down the dead skin cells, Aloe Vera also has anti-fungal
properties, as well. This is because the fungus thrives in an acidic
environment, and the alkalizing attributes of Aloe Vera counters this
lucrative fungal environment, disallowing further growth and buildup.
Conditioning
In addition to soothing and
eradicating any skin and scalp problems, the benefits of Aloe Vera for
Hair as a a great conditioning agent is excitingly overwhelming. The
gel-like substance of the aloe barbadensis leaf gives it a similar
chemical composition of keratin,
the naturally occurring protein in hair cells. This structural
similarity allows for easier penetration along the entire length of the
hair shaft. Now, you may be beginning to realize why Organic Color
Systems utilizes this powerful plant in our ammonia-free hair color –
greater penetration makes for richer hair color. We can credit these
penetration properties to the lignins found in Aloe Vera, the major
structural material of the the cellulose content. It has been proven
that the skin can absorb the benefits of Aloe Vera up to 7 layers deep;
as our scalps are more absorbent than our skin, can you imagine the
conditioning benefits available to the scalp? The combination of Aloe
Vera’s 20 amino acids (which are the building blocks of hair and scalp)
also adds both strength and luster to the hair.
