Discover the properties of Aloe Vera for your skin

Aloe vera is a plant that has gained a well-deserved worldwide reputation thanks to its incredible properties.

Probably, all of you have some cosmetic product on your shelves that boasts of containing this ingredient.

It is worth remembering that aloe vera plants adapt well to different types of climates, so we can always have one at home and use the sap from its leaves to apply it directly, or make a homemade cream. They do not need much water, as they prefer dry, clayey or calcareous soils.

In Spain, the majority of aloe vera plants are found in Córdoba and the Canary Islands. And its properties can also be found in various creams (to a greater or lesser extent, that’s why it is worth paying attention to this detail).

If for some reason you do not know exactly what the properties of aloe vera are, also known as sabila, in this article you will find all the key aspects.

Aloe vera properties for the skin

Removes skin spots

Although it’s a difficult task, skin spots caused by the sun, scars, or during pregnancy among others, can be reduced or even eliminated with sabila.

This can combat the melanin in the complexion, which is what causes the appearance of these spots.

Discover here what it can do for your face.

Reduces or gets rid of acne

When skin pores become clogged, sebum cannot escape and pimples appear. The pulp of aloe vera, along with lemon and baking soda, can remove a pimple.

As this plant has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it can prevent the wounds caused by acne from becoming infected or creating scars and marks.

In this article, you have more information about its potential to eliminate acne.

Astringent abilities

In addition to facing acne once it appears, sabila takes care of eliminating excess oil, and that prevents future acne breakouts and the appearance of new pimples.

Prevents marks from burns or wounds. The same antiseptic property mentioned helps a complexion that has been burned or has a wound to heal quickly and reduces the likelihood of scarring or marking.

Rejuvenates

Aloe vera can regenerate skin cells, which affect the aging of the epidermis.

Calms pains or skin inflammations

Sabila has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. With these, it can soothe irritated skin.

For example, when it is affected by burns, by a hair removal process (especially affecting people with sensitive skin), by shaving in men or by insect bites. Aloe vera helps to soothe the dermis.

Hydrates

Both the complexion and the hair can be moisturized with this plant.

To the touch it seems to dry out, considering the sticky sensation that characterizes sabila. But it has the capacity to provide hydration in the deep layers of the skin.

Over time, as sabila is used, the dermis becomes more moisturized and healthy.

Softens hardness

Try rubbing aloe vera on your heels if they are cracked and hard due to long walks, from overusing flip-flops in dry climates or from wearing uncomfortable footwear. It should soften those issues.

Hides stretch marks

Stretch marks appear in the dermis when there is a significant weight change, whether it’s an increase or decrease.

If, when they start to appear, the juice is used directly on the area, the risk of those marks becoming very pronounced is reduced, since it hydrates the dermis of that region.

Sabila is currently one of the basic ingredients for a large part of cosmetic products. The juice of the plant can be used directly or creams whose main ingredient is aloe vera.

Nezeni Cosmetics, a Spanish brand that uses completely natural components to develop its creams, has a facial lotion that significantly improves the complexion of the face: the Nezeni Cosmetics moisturizing facial cream with aloe vera.

It is the one I am currently using, and it is working so well for me that I wanted to recommend it to you.

Other properties it has for the body

Strengthens the immune system

In the thesis prepared by Dr. Tatiana Yebra at the UAH, or University of Alcalá de Henares and titled ‘Evaluation of the functionality of aloe vera extract in in vitro cell cultures’, “opens up a world of possibilities as an adjuvant in a multitude of immunological based diseases”, as explained by experts from the aforementioned higher education center.

This is because this plant is an “excellent regenerator of cells damaged by chemical agents (both epidermal and dermal)”.

In addition, it seems that the plant increases the survival of antitumor lymphocytes in chemotherapeutic treatments in cancer cases.

Combats diabetes

While it cannot cure diabetes, no matter how wonderful the plant may be, it can stabilize it.

And it is that it significantly reduces blood glycemia levels, making the insulin hormone that suffers problems have less work.

Improves digestion

For stomach problems such as heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea, sabila is very useful. It can protect the stomach and the digestive system in general.

It is recommended to take it in the form of juice. In addition, it stimulates the production of intestinal bacterial flora, which prevents diarrhea and also constipation.

Also in the digestive system, it can reduce possible inflammations so it is recommended to ingest in case of having an ulcer. Although when it is consumed for this function it must be in moderation.

Purifies the liver

Drinking juice whose main ingredient is aloe vera can help cleanse the liver.

It is recommended to take it on an empty stomach for a few days, at most five. When the liver detoxifies, the abdomen also deflates.

A liver suffers from alcohol consumption and excessive consumption of fats, but it can regenerate.