Benefits of Aloe Vera to The Skin and Hair

Aloe Vera has amazing benefits to your skin, hair and general health. It produces a sticky, bitter, translucent gel that contains many healing properties. Additionally, it contains bioactive compounds including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. You can use it directly from a plant base or by buying a product that has it. Below, we have highlighted some of the benefits of aloe vera for the skin and hair.

Soothes Sunburns

This gel contains compounds called polysaccharides that encourage skin repair. It also contains a pain reliever component called carboxypeptidase which makes it soothing.

Minimizes Redness and Relieves Irritation

The gel contains compounds such as acemannan that suppress inflammation by overpowering the enzymes that trigger it. It also reduces skin agitation, hence making it an effective treatment for many dermatological problems including eczema and psoriasis. 

Reduces Acne

Aloe Vera gel contains salicylic acid which unblocks pores thus making it specifically helpful when dealing with pimples and blackheads. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory on the oil glands that cause acne.

Hydrates the Skin

Aloe Vera helps to hydrate the skin without that greasy post-application feeling. It is also a non-comedogenic, and thus, does not clog the pores of the skin.

Reduces Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Signs of Aging

Aloe Vera stimulates fibroblast activity thus making the skin become elastic and wrinkle less.  It also prevents future fine lines and wrinkles, but not the ones that already exist.

Prevents and Fades Skin Discoloration

This oil prevents the excretion of tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for skin hyperpigmentation. Further, the antioxidants help to fade away sun damage marks on the skin.

Reduces Dandruff

Dandruff is a common chronic skin condition that is characterized by a flaky scalp. Aloe vera’s antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties make it perfect to fight off the fungi.  

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Strengthens and Repairs Hair Strands

Aloe Vera contains vitamins A, C, and E which promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair. Moreover, the high collagen content and cooling properties repair sun damage on your hair.

Promotes Hair Growth

Aloe Vera contains a vast source of amino acids and proteolytic enzymes that efficiently help improve scalp health and boost hair growth. 

Deep Cleans Oily Hair

It helps to gets rid of excess sebum from the scalp. Furthermore, it leaves your hair looking healthier, shinier, and softer.