ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera originated in the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula, Northern Africa, the Canary Islands
and Cape Verde, and it can be tracked back 6000 years. Aloe Vera has long associations with herbal
medicine, although it is not known when its medical applications were first discovered.

The widely know benefits of Aloe Vera can be attributed to the synergistic actions of 75 different
constituents of the plant. The main benefits of Aloe Vera are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and
restoration.  Aloe soothes and helps support the natural repair of skin that has been damaged. Aloe
Vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities, which may help in the treatment of minor skin
infections. Aloe Vera is non-toxic, with no known side effects.

Even long time known benefits mostly have resulted from aloe Vera being used externally. The plant is
also valuable as an internal herbal remedy, in particular to relief digestive issues. Ongoing studies
suggest that it is beneficial to the heart and can destroy strong bacteria as well, however there’s not
enough evidence to support that yet.

The Aloe Vera plant can be separated into two basic products: aloe gel and aloe juice. Aloe Vera gel is
the leaf pulp, a thin clear jelly-like substance obtained from the inner part of the leaves. Aloe juice is a
bitter yellow substance extracted from the outer skin part of the leaves. It is the aloe gel that contains
the most of the beneficial constituents of the plant. The aloe juice is commonly used as a laxative. The
terms "gel" and "juice" are not clearly defined by manufacturers and often are confused by consumers.

Main constituents found in Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera): 20 different amino acids, 12 different
anthraquinones, 9 different minerals,  8 different enzymes, 4 different sterols,  sugars,  hormones
(Auxins & Gibberellins), lignin , salicylic acid, saponins, and vitamins (A, C, E, B, Choline, B12, Folic
Acid).

  • Amino acids provide the basic building blocks of proteins in the production of tissue thus when
    skin is supplied externally with amino acids it has the ability to regenerate.
  • Salicylic acid and anthraquinones have analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral
    properties, together with saponins, cleansing and antiseptic agents, they are beneficial for acne
    prone skin. While sugars, sterols and hormones have wound healing and anti-inflammatory
    properties.
  • Enzymes enhance nutrient absorption. And lignin thought to provide penetrating power,
    therefore in Aloe Vera skin preparations it may act as a carrier for other components.
  • Minerals are essential for good health and are known to work in combination with each other,
    vitamins and other trace elements
  • Vitamins are essential antioxidant (A, C, E) vital in skin care to neutralize free radicals.

Aloe Vera has a wide array of active ingredients, and the secrets to plant’s benefits for health and
beautiful skin are complex and still unfolding.
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