The need for aloe vera for every lady
You’re probably familiar with aloe vera for one or two reasons: it’s a popular houseplant among millennials, or it’s the gooey material that soothes sunburns. While the spiky succulent is both of these things, its applications are a little more varied.
So much so that the plant was dubbed “the universal panacea” by Greek scientists and “the herb of immortality” by Egyptians around 2000 years ago.
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Though we wouldn’t prescribe it simply for the purpose of preventing death, it does a lot of good. Because of its concentration of antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins A and C, dermatologist Lian A. Mack, MD refers to aloe vera as a “natural healing agent” when it comes to beauty benefits.
Aloe vera gets its name from the Arabic word “Alloeh,” which comes from the Arabian Peninsula, and it has been utilized for therapeutic purposes since ancient Egypt.
“The plant stores water in its leaves in order to withstand the harsh climate conditions it evolved in,” she explains. “The aloe plant is believed to help keep skin fresh and nourished because it flourishes in dry, unstable situations.”
If you’re seeking natural, environmentally friendly skincare options, it’s worth a shot. Keep in mind that “natural” does not always imply “safe” (case in point: poison ivy). Some persons, according to Dr Mack, “may have skin allergies due to hypersensitivity.” She advises performing a patch test for a few days.
Once you’re clear, you’re in luck because the plant has a plethora of applications. Here are some of the ways you may include aloe vera into your beauty routine, from treating bothersome pimples to acting as a makeup remover to de-puffing the eye area:
- Moisturizer for the Face
“Aloe vera is an effective facial moisturizer because of its water-dense leaves and unique plant chemicals called complex carbohydrates,” explains Dr Mack.
That’s why you’ll find it in a lot of “soothing” and “hydrating” face creams’ ingredient lists. It’s also good for skin during the dog days of heat because of its lightweight consistency and healing capabilities.
2. Treatment for Pimple Spots
Aloe vera can also assist with acne, according to Dr Mack, but it works better “on superficial surface acne rather than cystic or deeper acne.” If you have any bothersome whiteheads, dab some of the gooey stuff on them to reduce the discomfort.
3. Makeup Remover
Aloe vera is a good alternative to oil-based makeup removers, according to Dr Mack. “The skin on our face, particularly around our eyes,” she explains, “is regarded to be one of the most fragile sections of skin on our entire body.” “Aloe vera can readily and gently remove makeup because of its wetness.”
4. Breastfeeding Assistance
“It has been a lifeline for my tired, aching nipples,” says Dr Mack, who has had personal experience with the magical plant. Mum & You’s Hands Off Nipple Saviour Spray, which contains succulent and wheat germ oil, is what she uses.
“Because aloe vera soothes the skin profoundly, the spray aids in the healing of nipples that are too sore to even touch.”
5. Restore skin damage
Psoriasis and Eczema are skin conditions caused by abnormalities in the skin’s moisture barrier and/or provoked by internal infections like strep, cold temperatures, and skin traumas, according to Dr Mack.
Aloe can help cure both because of its moisturizing properties. She continues, “It replaces the skin’s moisture, which is significantly depleted in both of these skin disorders.”
